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05/22/2013
In the last few days, powerful thunderstorms spawned a multi-state outbreak of destructive tornadoes, including a monster twister that devastated Moore, Oklahoma. Donors are eager to help victims recover from these tornado disasters. But before making a donation to a relief charity, be sure the organization is reliable and capable of providing appropriate assistance.
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04/24/2013
Within days, crowdfunding sites reportedly raised more than $2 million to support victims of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. While online giving provides a quick and easy mechanism for supporting those in need, donors need to ask questions and know what to expect when contributing through crowdfunding websites.
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04/10/2013
Spring is finally here and for many, spring cleaning includes clearing out the clutter and paperwork that has accumulated over the past year. However, when it comes to financial records, not knowing what to keep or for how long can be trouble.
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02/21/2013
According to a recent survey, six million couples were likely to get engaged on Valentine’s Day 2013. Now they will start planning their weddings, which may cost them many thousands of dollars. Couples and their families can be overwhelmed by the process of choosing wedding vendors. The Better Business Bureau can help.
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12/20/2012
In light of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the Better Business Bureau cautions donors about potential red flags in fund raising efforts to help that community and to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge in tragedy-related philanthropy.
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11/09/2012
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated many areas in the northeastern U.S., particularly in the tri-state area, the BBB Serving Metropolitan New York offers the following tips to help donors decide where to direct disaster relief donations: Be cautious when giving online.
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05/08/2012
Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls. To add your number to the Registry you can call 888-382-1222.
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04/27/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance purchase cost with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
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08/30/2011
In the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Irene, Americans are responding with generous donations, as they’ve traditionally responded to disasters throughout the world in the past. But even when needs are close to home, givers should take steps to assure themselves that their donations will go to legitimate charities and relief efforts that have the capacity to help victims, cautions the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.
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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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11/22/2010
Just in time for holiday giving, Metro New York’s BBB Foundation has launched its new web-based Donor’s Guide to Charity Seal Holders.
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07/06/2010
Better Business Bureau warns that the Gulf oil spill recovery effort creates a great opportunity for scammers to make an easy dollar by deceiving consumers.
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06/11/2010
The Better Business Bureau Foundation’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) cautions, that the oil spill is unlike previous disasters and offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.
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04/30/2010
The second phase of the 2010 Census begins this Saturday as 635,000 census takers begin visiting households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB serving Metropolitan New York, Long ISland and the Mid-Hudson Region encourages anyone who didn’t return their form in the mail to prepare for a visit from a census taker by learning what to expect and how to identify scammers.
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01/21/2010
Charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability, identifies national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
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