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09/08/2011
While most auto repairmen are honest and forthcoming, consumers need to be on the lookout for those that are trying to make a quick buck. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research before turning their car over to an auto repair service.
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03/07/2011
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6th -12th, your Better Business Bureau wants you to be informed and protected against loan modification scammers with this information provided by Marietta Rodriguez, national director of homeownership and lending, NeighborWorks America:
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02/24/2011
Better Business Bureau is joining federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) coming March 6-12, 2011.
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01/28/2011
Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.
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01/20/2011
A new year means new scams, this time, targeting cell phone users. “Smishing” is a new practice where scammers contact individuals through text messages asking them to provide personal information.
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01/03/2011
The Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy.
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12/17/2010
Several local consumers have contacted your Better Business Bureau about radio advertisements claiming they could get thousands of dollars in free groceries. Unfortunately, they soon discovered free groceries weren’t in their future.
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12/16/2010
– A disturbing abuse of technology allows someone to penetrate your wallet or handbag in order to steal your credit card, debit and smart card data while sitting or walking nearby. It is called “Electronic Pickpocketing.”
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12/15/2010
There are many ways people can add unauthorized charges to your credit card account without even have seen your credit card. Here are some of the ways thieves steal your credit card number.
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12/13/2010
Many twitter users are reporting their accounts to be tweeting the words "Acai Berries" without their consent.
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12/07/2010
Local consumers continue to contact your Better Business Bureau about a sales promotion offering free groceries as an incentive to buy furniture at Ben’s Fine Furniture in Port Huron, MI.
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10/08/2010
BBB Warns Against Online Ads for Acai Diet Pills and Work from Home Jobs
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10/01/2010
When salesmen knock on your door, they could represent any number of different legitimate products and services such as magazines, cleaning supplies, home alarm systems and even frozen meat and poultry. They might also be itinerant workers who are offering a low-ball estimate to fix your roof or repave your driveway. Regardless of what they are selling, protect your home and your wallet by confirming their credentials.
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09/30/2010
The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.
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09/10/2010
Stay safe on the hunt by looking for seven red flags
September 9, 2010 – Southfield, MI - As the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are taking advantage of the opportunity by preying on the unemployed. Identifying the common red flags of a scam is one way for job hunters to protect themselves and their wallet.
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