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05/22/2013

With Memorial Day Near, BBB Warns Of Scams Targeting Veterans, Soldiers

The BBB is alerting veterans and active duty military to scams that target soldiers, veterans and their families.

05/21/2013

Tornado Charity Scams Swirling Around

AG Ferguson and Sec. of State Wyman Join BBB in Warning of Bogus Charities

05/20/2013

BBB Advises Parents To Research Child Care Carefully To Assure Safety, Health Of Children

The BBB has nine tips to help working parents find safe, reliable child care.

05/20/2013

Knock! Knock! Close the door on high pressure sales tactics

BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer

05/17/2013

Don’t get spent when you rent

BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals

05/16/2013

BBB Warns of Phone Directory Scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local businesses to beware of a yellow page directory invoice being faxed and mailed to area businesses.

05/15/2013

BBB Advises Homeowners To Research Contractors Before Diving Into A Pool Project

The BBB is advising consumers to research contractors and consider how much you will use a swimming pool before starting a pool project.

05/15/2013

BBB Warns About a Company Called Omaha Travel

The Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and SW Iowa has issued an ALERT warning consumers about Omaha Travel, an Internet travel promotion company claiming to be located in Omaha, Nebraska and offering low price travel packages online.

05/14/2013

Consumers Need to Carefully Check for Hidden Fees When Making Vacation Plans

Chicago, IL - May 14, 2013 - Apparent bargain-priced vacations may be presenting only a portion of the customer-cost story. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises consumers to carefully investigate and compare vacation plans, as well as ask questions about extra fees that could significantly impact your vacation budget.

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/10/2013

Recent Medical-Alert Phone Calls Suspicious Warns BBB

Over the past few weeks the Better Business Bureau, Inc. (BBB) has received numerous calls from consumers across its service area stating that someone had called to inform them that a medical alert device, similar to Life Alert, had been purchased for them and it will be delivered at no charge.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/07/2013

New Twist on an Old Scam: Fake Traveler's Cheques

Calgary man comes to BBB after discovering counterfeit traveler's cheques as part of a mystery-shopper scam

05/07/2013

Better Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams

Better Business Bureau warns elderly to beware Medicare/Medicaid scams

05/07/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Job Seekers About Summer Job Scams

Chicago, IL – May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.


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