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02/11/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – February 11, 2013 – With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, many consumers are still searching for that perfect last minute gift or way to show affection for their significant other. Some are even still hoping to find a special person to share the holiday with. Unfortunately, scam artists take advantage of the heightened emotions and communication that takes place surrounding this holiday of love.
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12/21/2012
Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday season.
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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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12/17/2012
Charity scammers strike after natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, as well as tragedies such as the Colorado theater shootings and now the Newtown school massacre.
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12/10/2012
Shipping Confirmations, Problems and Prizes
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12/06/2012
Gift cards may take the guess work out of gift giving, but you sure don’t want to leave the recipient feeling bamboozled.
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12/06/2012
Get Educated, Get Ho-Ho-Home Safely
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12/05/2012
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11/23/2012
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, Nov. 24, and Better Business Bureau is encouraging consumers to support small businesses in their area.
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05/21/2012
BBB offers tips to avoid Memorial Day scams that target military personnel, their families, and supporters.
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12/30/2011
What do rebate and refund policies have in common, particularly this time of year? They're a source of confusion and aggravation for consumers who didn't fully understand them when making a purchase.
An editor at Consumer Reports estimated that 40 percent or more of people who are enticed to buy a product by the offer of a rebate never get it because they fail to meet processing requirements. Others simply forget to file for the rebate.
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12/27/2011
As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.
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12/20/2011
Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.
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12/15/2011
Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington is reminding consumers to be informed before utilizing layaway services
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12/08/2011
Protecting children Online is at the top of BBB's wish list.
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