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04/01/2013
Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.
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02/14/2013
The Federal Trade Commission has released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online
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11/21/2012
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09/12/2012
Wear Trim Treads fitness shoes for toning legs, perfect posture, burning calories and more, the business claims. But Trim Treads hasn't shown BBB that the shoes perform as advertised, and customers complain about non-delivery and poor response.
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05/22/2012
A St. Louis County business owner said Internet thieves stole the name of her company to get cash and personal information from job seekers in an elaborate work at home scheme, the BBB warns.
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05/14/2012
The evolving methods used by cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, consumers’ two most powerful tools are research and skepticism.
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02/06/2012
Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.
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10/04/2011
Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington establishes eight staples of online reliability
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09/09/2011
With the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items is sentimental; Prices for many items will likely drop over time.
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07/20/2011
Within seconds of searching the Internet, potential home renters can find all the information they need about a possible new home, such as pictures, prices and virtual tours. However, such tools give scammers the perfect opportunity to take advantage of consumers. Better Business Bureau warns renters to be on the lookout for phony ads on Craigslist and other Internet services aimed at stealing money.
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05/18/2011
Complaints to BBB on Make Real Money on the Internet (MRMI) from Stephen Pierce International allege promised training was not provided; earnings weren't as repreesented; and problems getting refunds.
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01/31/2011
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.
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06/07/2010
Have you ever been surfing the web and all of a sudden a little box opens up and tells you that your computer is infected with a virus and it prompts you to 'click here' to clean it?
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02/18/2010
BlueHippo – it was a catchy name and a great logo. You might have been okay buying their coffee mug or even the boxer shorts they peddled on their website. But the company’s primary business was selling computers and other electronic equipment over the Internet to people with low incomes and impaired credit. If you were one of those customers, you’re probably still regretting it.
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11/03/2009
The Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme.
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