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03/15/2013
Online coupons can be great deals but some are too good to be true, warned Doug Magditch of CW33-TV. Scammers could be phishing for your information or cash, said Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas.
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02/25/2013
The BBB has 10 tips to help you spot fake coupons online. Extremely high discounts are often a sign of a fraudulent coupon.
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02/14/2013
The Federal Trade Commission has released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online
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02/13/2013
Is it safe to order prescriptions online?
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12/20/2012
BBB warns online shoppers to beware counterfeit goods from online marketplace C2COffer.com. Complaints allege non-delivery, failure to make refunds, and fake goods. The site uses a fictitious address in North Texas.
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11/26/2012
This Cyber Monday, be extra careful when buying online. Even the most savvy online shoppers are finding themselves stumbling onto websites selling counterfeit goods.
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09/05/2012
Better Business Bureau has received numerous complaints from across the country about two websites based in Leander, Texas — art-heist.com and hollywoodframed.com. Consumers allege they ordered art and frames from Hollywood Framed and Art Heist, but either never received their orders, received the wrong order or received a product far inferior to the one advertised online. Many alleged the company did not respond to their calls or emails pertaining to delivery of the product ordered or refunds.
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06/28/2012
If you are cruising online vehicle ads for a new ride, the BBB warns consumers to be alert to criminals that hijack online ads to “sell” vehicles they do not own and have no intention of delivering.
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05/31/2012
Several medical offices are among 30 businesses nationwide that say they were charged $499 for online listings they never authorized, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
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05/30/2012
BlueCava, Turn, DataXu, and OxaMedia Achieve Voluntary Compliance with Self-Regulatory Principles as Accountability Program Expands Its Enforcement and Compliance Guidance
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05/16/2012
Complaints to BBB on SaveMore.com, a daily deal site in Addison, TX, are skyrocketing, reports Jack Fink,CBS11-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. Complaints grew from 260 in December 2011 to nearly 1,500 in mid-May 2012.
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05/14/2012
The evolving methods used by cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, consumers’ two most powerful tools are research and skepticism.
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03/27/2012
Consumers researching businesses, products and services may find more than just reliable reviews on the Web; recent research by Cornell University indicates that some feedback is planted.
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02/23/2012
The Obama Administration recognized the importance of industry self-regulation in providing consumers with privacy protections. CBBB's Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program has been at the center of such self-regulatory efforts.
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02/06/2012
Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.
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