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01/26/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/17/2012
Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.
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01/06/2012
BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.
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12/14/2011
Five years ago, leading food and beverage companies made a major commitment to be a part of the solution to childhood obesity by agreeing to limit what foods they advertise to children under the age of 12.
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12/09/2011
Consumers across the country are complaining about an email they received from what appears to be Amazon.com.
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12/05/2011
Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.
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11/09/2011
“Most cynical scams” take advantage of those who serve
and those who support them
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10/13/2011
BBB announced the release of the official BBB Search app, a convenient, mobile solution for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The app was approved by the Apple Store and is available for download as of today.
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08/04/2011
BBB Military Line, a financial literacy and consumer protection initiative for military families, gained a new sustaining partners with the announcement that the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and USAA will provide additional resources to this important program.
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03/22/2010
CFBAI Director, Elaine D. Kolish, issued a statement in response to the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s report cards for food and entertainment companies' marketing to kids.
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02/17/2010
Better Business Bureau and J.D. Power and Associates today announced a new online content sharing agreement to help consumers research and identify trustworthy businesses such as car dealers, insurance agents, builders and movers.
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01/21/2010
BBB’s "Data Security—Made Simpler" provides free, easy-to-understand guidance and turn-key resources to help small business owners prevent a data breach.
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01/13/2010
As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.
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12/15/2009
Because of industry self-regulation, healthier options are increasingly advertised to kids
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11/10/2009
Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.
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