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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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05/13/2013
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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05/02/2013
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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04/01/2013
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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03/28/2013
Planning a wedding involves orchestrating a symphony of vendors, and bridal expos can be a great one-stop shop to find all of the service providers you would need.
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03/25/2013
Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.
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03/18/2013
Fake pharmacy websites may put unauthorized charges on your credit card, sell prescription drugs that are from outside the country, counterfeit, pharmacologically-inactive or the wrong dosage.
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03/14/2013
The IRS has a revenue procedure that provides an optional safe harbor treatment for taxpayers who experienced losses in certain investment arrangements discovered to be criminally fraudulent.
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03/11/2013
Connecticut Better Business Bureau cautions consumers to research exercise products and their claims of quick "amazing results" before handing over credit card information.
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03/07/2013
In celebration of National Consumer Protection Week, your Better Business Bureau urges you to be aware that both smartphones and computers are vulnerable to the same hackers, spammers and malware.
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02/28/2013
With images of the crippled Carnival Triumph splashed about, you may be re-thinking a vacation at sea.
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