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10/26/2012
The St. Louis BBB says that Griffin Roofing of Maryland Heights has ties to a Texas firm accused of taking thousands of dollars from homeowners in the Chicago area.
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09/26/2012
In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received close to 200 complaints nationally from consumers who have been scammed in some way after responding to a classified on Craigslist. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when responding to a classified posted on Craigslist, especially a job or home rental posting.
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06/11/2012
This weekend’s heavy rains washed out roads, damaged businesses & flooded homes. As many begin the task of cleaning up your BBB offers tips to avoid a second disaster after the storm.
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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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04/17/2012
Heavy rains and tornadoes have caused significant damage to Coastal Bend homes and businesses. The water and wind damage accompanying this week’s storms will force many consumers to seek help in repairing what was lost. Better Business Bureau urges all home and business owners to take precaution in cleaning up water damage and hiring contractors to help with the rebuilding process.
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02/07/2012
Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.
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08/12/2011
The Better Business Bureau has seven simple steps college students can take to protect themselves from identity theft on campus.
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03/09/2011
An exclusive investment opportunity can sound very appealing, but BBB and the Securities Commission advises people to pay attention if that opportunity appears to be targeting those close to you.
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03/08/2011
You just received a letter stating you won $2.6 million in a sweepstakes! A partial check for $5,000 is enclosed. To claim your prize, you’re instructed to deposit the check and wire back $29.99
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03/07/2011
There are many different types of fraud and scams perpetrated in Canada every day. In this interactive quiz, you will find questions to test your awareness of some of these scams. There are also helpf
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02/04/2011
The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers to be wary of any company that claims it can reduce tax debt in exchange for advance fees.
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01/27/2011
A new email seeking personal information is hitting in boxes around the country and now the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is warning people not to fall for it. The agency says this is a scam and even sent out alerts to banks.
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01/25/2011
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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01/24/2011
We've all heard the standard tips about preventing identity theft and credit card fraud. But what would a real identity thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFelippi, who was convicted of credit card fraud
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01/20/2011
Being vigilant against fraud is not only important for a company’s bottom line, it also strengthens customer trust in the business. Becoming a victim of fraud can have a negative financial and reputational impact on a business and the Better Business Bureau recommends owners train their staff to look out for seven common scams that prey on small companies.
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