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What to Do About High Gas Prices? There's an App for That

Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2011
by Luanne Kadlub

For years, BBB has advised consumers to avoid purchasing gas-saving devices and products and instead use their hard-earned money to fill up their gas tanks.

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Countdown to Extraordinary: 8 Tips for Success

Posted Monday, May 23, 2011

Your team has completed the product you’ve been waiting for: the top-of-the-line, the crème de la crème, the very object your customers have been clamoring for. This is the real deal, the item that will jump start sales and put your business on the map.

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BBB, DOT Partner to Spread the Word at Work About Need for Safe Driving Policies

Posted Monday, May 23, 2011

In partnership with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is calling on businesses across the country to make distracted driving policies an integral part of their employee culture.

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When Customer Service is Absent

Posted Friday, May 20, 2011
by Luanne Kadlub

A friend recently posted on Facebook that she would no longer shop at a local grocery store after routinely being snubbed by cashiers. No greetings, no apology when an item was rung up incorrectly, not even a thank you for shopping that day.

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Tenant Learns the Power of Paper

Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2011
by Bob Manista

Do you rent your home? If so, are you happy with your landlord?

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Checking Out a Business the First Step to a Done Deal

Posted Friday, May 13, 2011
by Luanne Kadlub

Whether you’re buying a used car, remodeling or hiring a lawn service, you need to do your homework before signing on the dotted line. And you need to beware of signs that perhaps you should continue shopping.

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Scam Alert - Check the Check

Posted Wednesday, May 11, 2011
by Carol Odell

Con artists are good at making fake checks. Just ask the thousands and thousands of people who have been scammed.

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When Not to Use Your Debit Card says Carol

Posted Wednesday, April 06, 2011
by Carol Odell

Credit or debit? Sometimes using a credit card has its advantages. When should you use a credit card versus a debit card?

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BBB iPhone App is Coming Soon

Posted Friday, March 25, 2011
by Greg Hudson

Now the power of the BBB is available at your fingertips when traveling or on the go.

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Tips for Buying a Used Car

Posted Wednesday, March 23, 2011
by Carol Odell

Do you or your children need a good used car? Is it stressing you to look for a used car? Buy with confidence by considering the following tips...

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FDA Issues Public Warning of Continued Extortion Scam

Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011
by Becky Maier

The FDA warned the public last month about an ongoing extortion scam run by FDA impersonators. Consumers should continue to be on the lookout for the scam as it continues to thrive.

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Valentine's Day Alert: Beware of Romantic Scams

Posted Wednesday, February 02, 2011 in Consumer/Business Services
by Veronica Brown

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, overseas scammers are preying on those looking for love.

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Laugh Yourself through Life

Posted Wednesday, January 19, 2011
by Carol Odell

Are you feeling stressed and worn out by the end of the day? How many times did you laugh today?

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How to Stop Unwanted Junk Mail

Posted Thursday, January 13, 2011
by Becky Maier

We all get junk mail, and most of us throw it away without ever giving it a second thought. But think about this: Do you know scammers and fraud artists dig through garbage to find personal information?

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Handbook for 2011: Tips for a Great Year

Posted Thursday, January 13, 2011
by Carol Odell

As we start the New Year the following thought-provoking “handbook” written by D. McKinney is worth the read.

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Tune in Sunday: BBB and Dateline NBC Expose Nationwide Air-Duct Cleaning Scam

Posted Wednesday, January 05, 2011
by Greg Hudson

This Sunday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. EST "Dateline NBC" presents a compelling new feature, "The Hansen Files."

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Watch Out for Real Estate Scams

Posted Wednesday, January 05, 2011
by Carol Odell

Are you putting down a rental deposit that allows you to move in --- or will someone move on with your money?

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Seven Scams that Target Small Businesses

Posted Tuesday, January 04, 2011
by Alison Southwick

Every year the BBB receives thousands of complaints from small business owners who fell for an invoicing scam or were misled into paying for products and services they didn’t want.

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Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2010 According to BBB

Posted Tuesday, January 04, 2011
by Alison Southwick

The Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy.

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Resolve to Always Check Out a Business

Posted Monday, January 03, 2011
by Luanne Kadlub

A new year, a fresh start. If you’re like many, your list of resolutions probably includes one or more of the following ...

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