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02/10/2012
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns that Cupid’s arrow may be aimed directly at consumers’ wallets. Those who find themselves awash in love’s emotion should remember that con artists thrive on the fact that emotion can trump logic.
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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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10/27/2011
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning of phones calls coming from (718)683-3104, claiming there’s a problem with the call recipients credit card, and that action must be taken to keep the account open.
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08/25/2011
Since 2005 Jay Okimoto, owner of the Crosswalk Technologies, LLC in Tucson, has been providing his clients with business technology services, while following a strict code of ethics to continuously build trust between him and his clients.
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06/16/2011
A rapidly growing area of fraud in the U.S. involves taking advantage of those needing help with immigration processes. The
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02/09/2011
BBB sits down with Joanne Zich of Trinity Diamonds (video).
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11/30/2010
For the past 13 years, Lisa Krikawa, owner of Krikawa Jewelry Designs has been fashioning elegant jewelry for Tucsonans, and even celebrities. Along the way, she's earned a reputation for providing top-notch service, superior products, and an unflinching dedication to ethics in the marketplace.
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11/19/2010
Recent rules enacted by the Federal Reserve Board changed the regulations on gift card fees and expiration dates. The new rules, under the Credit CARD Act, serve to protect consumers from problems they were reporting with unexpected or hidden fees.
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08/24/2010
Mystery charges from iEarn, LLC, Coppell, TX, are turning up on credit card and bank accounts across the U.S., according to complaints to BBB. Now the business is operating as Success Funding Now.
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08/17/2010
More changes to the rules for credit card companies are on the way, effective August 22nd. These changes will affect penalty fees and rate increases on your credit card account.
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04/26/2010
Consumers can protect themselves against identity theft and also protect the environment by taking steps to reduce unwanted mail, Better Business Bureau advises.
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04/01/2010
April is Financial Literacy Month and Better Business Bureau and Capital One Financial Corp. have partnered to create a unique set of free resources to help consumers learn how to effectively manage credit.
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02/12/2010
As Valentine's Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau warns you to expect more marketing pitches and eCards in your mailbox. Here are some scams you should look out for:
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02/02/2010
Credit card holders can circle February 22 on their calendar as the day when new consumer protections laid out in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 kick in. The Better Business Bureau explains what these new consumer protections mean to cardholders across the U.S.
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01/25/2010
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of a new text message scam that impersonates the bank, Wachovia, in order to gain access to consumers’ bank accounts.
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