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02/07/2013
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and some consumers are still searching for the perfect gift. Whether you’re buying something as simple as flowers or as serious as an engagement ring, check the seller with BBB before you buy! BBB offers some additional tips about getting the most for your money whether shopping online or in store.
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12/10/2012
The holiday season is upon us and many shoppers wishing to avoid long lines at stores or who just like shopping from the comfort of their home do much of their shopping online. It’s quick, convenient and your gifts are delivered right to your door. But have you considered what could happen if your merchandise is delivered to your home and you’re not there? Every year, packages are stolen from doorsteps, especially at the holidays. BBB offers the following tips to help ensure that you actually get your delivered packages.
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11/27/2012
With the joy of the holidays comes the stress of trying not to over-spend. The Better Business Bureau suggests that you plan ahead and stick to your budget so you are not one of the many consumers who overspend during the holidays and unfortunately, start the new year, in debt.
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06/11/2012
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam. As we look to celebrate this special day with the men we love, it’s important to know how to spend money wisely on the perfect gift for Dad. Better Business Bureau has some suggestions.
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05/22/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and have served in our country’s military. Unfortunately, it has also become an opportunity for scammers to target those same people we are honoring, especially elderly veterans. BBB urges 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.
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05/07/2012
Mother’s Day is almost here! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for jewelry, or arranging day spa appointments for the wonderful women in your life, remember to be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping and warns consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day vender scam.
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12/07/2011
In these tough economic times, charitable giving requires a special commitment from givers. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that three-quarters (76%) of the charities that voluntarily participated in full, in-depth reviews through the Metro New York BBB Foundation met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability in 2011. This is only one of the findings available in the Metro New York BBB Foundation’s newly released Report on Metro NY BBB Charity Reviews.
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12/17/2010
Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) carefully review such sites to determine who is seeking the information, how it will be used and whether it will be shared with third parties.
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12/06/2010
BBB of Metro NY reminds donors that whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, how you give is just as important as what you give.
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12/01/2010
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York notes that while the holidays are a great time to celebrate family and friendship, they are also a prime time for falling victim to holiday fraud.
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11/22/2010
In order to fight these online grinches, BBB of Metropolitan New York recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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11/12/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem and the Better Business Bureau recommends consumers take a few steps to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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11/12/2010
Competition for holiday jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.
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11/12/2010
In tough economic times, the Better Business Bureau recommends that mapping out your spending in November will help ease the strain of a financial holiday hangover in January.
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03/04/2010
Better Business Bureau is warning cash-strapped families to beware of some online payday lenders.
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