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02/08/2012
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona has partnered with the Sierra Vista Police Department, Ace Hardware, Suburban Miners, and Shred-it for Shred Fest 2012. Organizers are offering electronics and cell phone e-cycling in addition to secure, on-site shredding. Donations are appreciated.
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02/03/2012
Credit is a convenience; it allows you to charge a meal on your credit card, pay for an appliance with an installment plan, or take out a loan to buy a house. With credit you can make a purchase when you lack ready cash, and you can enjoy the purchase while you are paying for it.
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01/26/2012
Consumers expecting a tax refund might be looking forward to filing their taxes early this year, but Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns to be cautious of tax preparers who claim they can get larger refunds than their competitors.
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01/24/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/17/2012
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint. The email contains a dangerous attachment regarding a complaint and appears to direct recipients to the BBB website. This is a scam - BBB does not send complaints as attachments via email.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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12/16/2011
Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns.
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12/15/2011
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning property owners to be wary of official looking mailers attempting to sell consumers the deeds to their own properties for much more money than they would pay at a county office.
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12/13/2011
Parents of Youth Football League Participants in Phoenix and Tucson say Tucson Photography Studio Sold them an Incomplete and Poor Quality Product
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12/07/2011
Better Business Bureau is alerting businesses and consumers of potential harm from a scam email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.
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12/06/2011
An Ohio company that markets products ranging from portable electric heaters to uncut sheets of U.S. dollar bills is under scrutiny for what the Better Business Bureau calls “significant and ongoing concerns” over advertisements which BBB believes have the capacity to mislead consumers.
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12/01/2011
Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.
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11/22/2011
It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best.
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11/18/2011
Layaway has become increasingly popular with the challenging economic times. Many find it very helpful during the holidays to be able to space out payments. However, putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item itself if you don’t read the contract carefully.
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11/11/2011
Some of the most cynical scams target service members, their families and veterans, warns the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona. Veterans’ Day is a key opportunity for scammers who would target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly vets.
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