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11/02/2012
Looking forward to the holidays? So are the scammers. As many begin to make their holiday gift list and charity donations, unscrupulous scammers are gearing up.
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06/01/2012
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam.
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04/26/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.
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02/03/2012
For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.
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12/23/2011
Better Business Bureau predicts they are going to be less “Grinchy” about their gifts than they have been in years past. BBB checked Santa’s list and here’s what they found:
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11/01/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.
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06/01/2011
To keep up with the latest technology, many consumers are tempted by the increasing number of retailer buy-back programs. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to weigh the pros and cons before parting with their money.
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04/05/2011
Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don’t realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own.
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01/31/2011
Knowing where your kids are can be a full time job. Knowing where they are online—which websites they’re visiting and who they’re talking to—is even harder, but is no less important.
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01/31/2011
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.
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11/15/2010
Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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10/01/2010
The discounts offered on penny auction sites are tempting, but the Better Business Bureau warns bargain hunters that they should stop and do their research before making their first bid.
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06/01/2010
On May 18th New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo officially filed suit against SmartBuy, a seller of computers and electronics.
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05/17/2010
Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, Better Business Bureau warns that cash gifting is not a legitimate way to make a few extra dollars, and in fact, is nothing more than a pyramid scheme.
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05/03/2010
Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies and collective buying Web sites are becoming an extremely popular option to save on goods and services from local businesses. Before signing up for the next big deal, Better Business Bureau recommends researching all businesses involved and reading the fine print thoroughly.
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