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05/17/2012
The BBB is warning home buyers and investors about a new real estate venture by the owners of Smart Solutions Financial Services, the subject of a previous BBB alert.
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05/17/2012
After receiving hundreds of complaints against companies using aggressive door-to-door sales tactics to pressure consumers into buying bogus or misleading products, Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about such companies. The issues range from magazine subscriptions that were paid for but never delivered, to food products that were not of the high quality originally promised.
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05/17/2012
BBB has received multiple reports of door-to-door alarm system sales in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene region and offer tips to avoid high pressure tactics.
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05/16/2012
F-Rated 'Flip This House' Seminar Comes to Spokane and Coeur d’Alene.
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05/16/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
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05/16/2012
With most mystery shopper job offer scams, cashiers’ checks and letters arrive in the mail.
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05/16/2012
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new mystery shopping scam that is using the name of the Memphis research firm in an attempt to defraud the public. Axiom Research LLC in Memphis TN has been the victim of business identity theft. Their company’s name is being used to convince folks that an offer to be a mystery shopper – accompanied by a phony check – is legitimate.
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05/15/2012
The BBB is warning St. Louis area residents about a door-to-door magazine sales scam that falsely claims to be linked to L'Ecole Culinaire, a local culinary school.
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05/15/2012
If you received a text message on your smart phone about how you have won a gift card worth hundreds of dollars. Be careful!
That’s right. This may be the latest ploy in a fraudulent scheme aimed at stealing your private information. Victoria Acosta-Rubio has more.
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05/15/2012
Grant scams involve wiring upfront fees and victims receive nothing
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05/15/2012
The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna. The product is manufactured by Brilliant Built Technologies, a subsidiary of Universal Media Syndicate, Inc., located in Canton, Ohio. The company is running large advertorial ads that appear in newspapers across the U.S. and mailing to residents nationwide offering to eliminate cable and satellite costs completely using the Clear-Cast HDTV Antennae.
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05/14/2012
On April 4th, the BBB warned consumers about the risks of getting involved with a timeshare escrow company called Wade Capital Management. Now just one month later, the BBB is faced with investigating the legitimacy of another timeshare company by the name North South Title.
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05/14/2012
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05/11/2012
Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links.
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05/10/2012
Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
“The unique lifestyle of our service members makes them prime targets for scammers,” notes Brenda Linnington, Director of BBB Military Line. “It’s imperative that we educate our service members and ensure that the support we give to them equals the effort they make every day on behalf of us.” Linnington said scams can include those that target service personnel and their families directly, but also those that appear to be helping military members via charities.
“Donors need to watch out for questionable charities that raise funds on behalf of military organi
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