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05/23/2013
Some job postings promise good pay for easy work at home, but the offers aren't as good as they sound, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas told Doug Magditch of KDAF-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth.
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08/02/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges consumers to recognize the most common tactics used by crooks, such as asking victims to send back money using Western Union, MoneyGram or Green Dot MoneyPaks.
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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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03/01/2012
Effective today, March 1, amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule go into effect. The changes implement new disclosures that work-at-home businesses must provide to ensure consumers have the appropriate information they need when considering a work-at-home program.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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12/06/2011
The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.
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11/08/2011
As retailers start gearing up for the holidays, some job hunters could get an early present this year in the form of a seasonal job. According to National Retail Federation, retail sales are expected to increase 2.8 percent this holiday season. As many retailers will be looking to add to their employee roster, Better Business Bureau recommends applicants apply early, research potential employers and come prepared for the interview.
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09/23/2011
Fraud targeting senior citizens continues to be a widespread concern reported by Better Business Bureau. In 2010, more than 2,700 seniors filed complaints with BBB, and so far in 2011 BBB has received more than 1,300 complaints.
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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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09/30/2010
Questions about work-at-home offers are some of the most frequently asked questions to the BBB. Consumers want to know whether offers to earn money working at home are real or scams.
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08/24/2010
If you have a computer and haven’t involved yourself in one of the thousands of money-making programs offered every day on the Internet…What’s WRONG with you?
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08/23/2010
Every couple months or so, we come across another work-at-home opportunity that seems to be dubious at best.
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08/03/2010
Beware of “jobs” or “business opportunities” that seem to offer high pay for work you can do at home. Often these programs are bogus.
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08/02/2010
While sitting at a traffic light you notice a printed sign advertising work-from-home opportunities with a phone number to call. You jot down the number and make a mental note to follow up.
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07/30/2010
We’ve all seen or heard the advertisements claiming you can make thousands of dollars from working at home.
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