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05/22/2013
The BBB is alerting veterans and active duty military to scams that target soldiers, veterans and their families.
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05/21/2013
BBB Charity Reviews can help donors find accountable charities that will respond to Monday's tornado in Oklahoma and other disasters.
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05/08/2013
The BBB is advising consumers to beware of phishing emails disguised as sources of cut-rate gifts for Mother's Day
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04/19/2013
It took only a few hours for a phony Twitter account claiming to be collecting donations to be set up after the Boston Marathon bombings. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that it would not be surprising to find scams popping up after the devastating explosion in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.
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04/17/2013
Columbia, SC – April 17, 2013 – Charity scammers strike after tragedies, and at least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is alerting consumers of the possibility of phony charity solicitations, supposedly on behalf of the families of victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy.
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03/22/2013
The BBB has 9 tips on which records to retain, which to shred, to protect your identity.
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03/18/2013
Fake pharmacy websites may put unauthorized charges on your credit card, sell prescription drugs that are from outside the country, counterfeit, pharmacologically-inactive or the wrong dosage.
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03/04/2013
BBB tips for protecting your personal information
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02/25/2013
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01/14/2013
Better Business Bureau serving Central SC and Charleston warns parents that mobile apps are siphoning children’s data and sharing it, in most cases without disclosing the practice or how that information is used.
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01/09/2013
The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, and this past year launched two websites to help consumers figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds.
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01/03/2013
The BBB advises consumers to be skeptical of weight loss plans that promise results with little or no effort.
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12/18/2012
December 18, 2012 - Gift cards make excellent presents, especially during the holidays when you’re unsure of what to buy for a family member or friend. But like everything else, gift cards may have hidden fees and strings attached. It’s important to read the fine print before buying and giving.
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12/13/2012
Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.
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11/21/2012
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