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05/20/2013
Recent cases of online auto sales fraud involve bogus websites. In addition, some of the con artists are using the names and contact information of legitimate businesses for their schemes.
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05/16/2013
Merchants in most states have the option to automatically pass-on to consumers transaction fees imposed by credit card companies, although by law, they must be identified on receipts.
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05/15/2013
Connecticut Better Business Bureau's Board of Directors has accepted 86 businesses for accreditation in March and 85 in April, 2013.
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05/13/2013
As scammers move away from asking for money by wire transfer, a growing number are defrauding consumers by insisting on payment with a Green Dot MoneyPak, and emptying the prepaid cards
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05/09/2013
In 2012, BBB received more than 3,900 complaints against florists. Many of the complaints were a result of the flowers being late, wrong, or just never delivered.
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05/06/2013
A senior prom or graduation can quickly add to a pricey last-minute event. A new survey from Visa, Inc., indicated the average American family plans to spend $1,139 on prom this year.
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05/02/2013
Connecticut Better Business Bureau recommends you properly secure or dispose of sensitive income tax and other personal documents when you don’t need them anymore.
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04/29/2013
All mobile devices are at risk of being hacked, however, some methods used to steal personal financial information do not require technological expertise.
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04/25/2013
When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service.
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04/22/2013
Nationally, in 2012, home builders, roofing contractors, construction and remodeling services, plumbers and general contractors were among the types of businesses most researched by consumers.
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04/18/2013
Buying event tickets secondary market is convenient, but how do you know if the tickets are real?
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04/18/2013
Within an hour of the Boston Marathon bombing, criminals set up fake appeals designed to cheat donors and victims' families out of relief funds.
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04/15/2013
A great camp should be an enriching experience for your child, however, camp staff should be well-trained to ensure your child’s health and safety.
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04/11/2013
Nationwide last year, Better Business Bureau processed more than 8,400 complaints against movers, so it is essential to do your homework before hiring a moving company.
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04/09/2013
To maintain confidence in the BBB name, Better Business Bureau monitors accreditation activity, and expels companies that violate BBB Accreditation Standards.
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