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02/07/2013
BBB urges consumers and businesses in our area to be prepared for weather emergencies. Creating a disaster plan for what to do before, during and after an emergency may make a big difference to your safety and comfort.
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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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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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06/03/2011
If moving to a new home is on your agenda for this summer, the BBB has tips that will help you find a reliable mover and avoid scams that can turn your move into a nightmare.
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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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11/19/2009
BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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06/01/2007
The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you are one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate. Or maybe you're anticipating an adjustment, and want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them. Or maybe you're having trouble making ends meet because of an unrelated financial crisis.
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12/01/2006
Fraudulent claims can show up in ads for a wide variety of products and services. Most use similar terms and techniques to entice a reader, listener, or viewer to respond favorably to an ad. This publication includes general tips on how to screen ads effectively and particular tip-offs - "buzz words" or techniques - to help you identify some of the most common types of deceptions that are found in ads for get-rich-quick schemes, weight loss fraud, health fraud, credit repair and loan scams, travel fraud and product misrepresentations. By learning to spot the tell-tale signs of fraudulent advertising, you can protect your customers, your bottom line, your reputation, and the good name of your legitimate advertisers.
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