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05/04/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started this week was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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04/05/2012
The BBB can help you find a reliable lawn service or landscaping company. Free BBB Business Reviews provide background on thousands of companies.
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04/04/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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04/02/2012
April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.
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03/26/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips and Business Reviews that can help parents find summer camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children.
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03/14/2012
Myrtle Beach Direct Air, a charter flight company, has suddenly announced that they have suspended all of their operations. The company gave no prior notice to any of its customers, and has not made any statements about refunds as of yet. The quick shut down has left travelers stranded at points all over the country. The following statement was released on the company’s website.
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03/14/2012
It is a common scenario. Someone receives a mailer or email offering a free trip or other fantastic prize and all he or she has to do is sit through a half-day seminar. Once the victim is there, the company turns on the high-pressure tactics in an attempt to sell a timeshare.
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03/07/2012
Effective, March 1, amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule go into effect. The changes implement new disclosures that work-at-home businesses must provide to ensure consumers have the appropriate information they need when considering a work-at-home program.
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02/27/2012
The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina has given two local businesses an ‘F’ rating due to a pattern of unanswered complaints. Atlantic TV Repair and One Stop Body Shop. The BBB is also issuing a warning about a local business that hasn’t been delivering on its orders, B&T Commodities, also known as B&T Electronix or Lawson Electronix, owned by Timothy Lawson.
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02/23/2012
When preparing for the day of your dreams, your Better Business Bureau advises couples to proceed with caution when selecting wedding vendors such as caterers, florists, photographers and more.
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02/15/2012
Defendant Ordered to Surrender Yacht, Cadillac, and Rolex
www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/02/usmortgage.shtm
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02/09/2012
Before you rush out and get your taxes done, The Better Business Bureau advises you to check your tax preparer’s BBB Business Review and be aware of pitfalls that trip up taxpayers every year.
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02/09/2012
You have heard the commercials on TV. “But wait. There’s more. If you call within the next five minutes we..."
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02/07/2012
Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.
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02/02/2012
With Tax Day fast approaching, it’s time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love.
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