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02/06/2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Helps Consumers Spot Fake Online Reviews

Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.

02/06/2012

'Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For Valentines, 'One True Love'

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns anyone looking for love online to be aware that although some relationships develop there, criminals also troll the sites for victims who will send them money.

02/06/2012

Ward Off W-2 Worries

Be Wary of Tax-Related Requests and Offers

02/04/2012

You Don't Need to Be Rich to Benefit From an Estate Plan

In a 2007 poll conducted for Lawyers.com, Harris Interactive found that 55 percent of the adults surveyed didn't have a will. Reasons given included: Not wanting to think about dying. Not knowing where to start or who to talk to about setting up an estate plan. Not believing they had enough assets to need one. Estate planning isn't only for the wealthy. Anyone who has something of value that they want to pass on to family members or loved ones at their death needs a plan to make it happen in accordance with their wishes. Estate planning isn't the most pleasant of topics to contemplate, but people without a will are leaving it up to the state to decide what happens to their assets, and maybe even their children, if they should pass away.

02/03/2012

BBB Advice: Proceed with Caution When Dating Online

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for love? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people.

02/03/2012

BBB Advice for Navigating the Funeral Process

Don't spend more than might be necessary during an emotionally-charged time. Follow Better Business Bureau's advice for navigating the funeral process.

02/03/2012

Buyer Beware as Shoddy Knock-offs Infiltrate the Internet

For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

02/02/2012

BBB Offers Advice for Safe and Successful Valentine's Day Shopping

If you're going to go through the task of sending flowers, candy or gifts for Valentine's Day, BBB offers advice for safe and successful shopping.

02/02/2012

Be Wary of Lost Pet Scams

Losing a pet is a devastating experience. When unscrupulous people who find ways to capitalize on your lost pet situation in order to dupe you out of money, the loss is even more devastating.BBB has received calls about scammers who are defrauding heartbroken pet owners in order to line their own pockets and advises pet owners who have advertised a lost pet to be wary of the following pet scams.

01/30/2012

BBB Warns of Do Not Call Phone Scam

Better Business Bureau 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.

01/30/2012

Brides And Grooms, Beware

Don't Say "I Do" to Dicey Wedding Deals

01/28/2012

It's Not Too Late to Make Resolutions For the Rest of 2012

Scam artists and unethical companies succeed because they appeal to the needs and aspirations of their victims. This is the time of year that people make resolutions to improve their lives, and I wondered if there was any correlation between the most common New Year's resolutions and the most common scams. I went on Google to find out what the most common resolutions were and found many listings.

01/26/2012

Scammers Pick Up the Phone in New Twist on BBB Phishing Scam

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.

01/25/2012

Identity Crisis Targets Businesses

BBB Notices Increase in Business Identity Theft

01/24/2012

Avoid Being Super Scammed by Super Bowl Scammers

Feb. 5, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will compete for the title of National Football League champion. Indianapolis is expecting close to 150,000 visitors for Super Bowl XLVI, many of whom will be out-of-town fans traveling long distances to see their teams compete. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing tickets or travel packages for the big game.


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