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02/13/2013
Valentine’s Day is a day for romance, but it can also be an opportune time for scammers to take advantage of those looking for love online. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona urges consumers to proceed with caution before letting their hearts – and their money – get stolen.
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12/10/2012
More than 60 domain names are registered in the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to email St. Nick. Sadly, some of the websites aren’t always so trustworthy and can potentially be a dangerous way to share personal information.
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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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10/11/2011
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.
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08/29/2011
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers and businesses to YellowpagesO, a New York company that is mailing invoices for online marketing services to businesses in Tucson.
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08/22/2011
Looking for a job? You’re not alone. With unemployment at a soaring rate of 9.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many job hunters are turning to online job boards to post their resume and search for jobs.
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06/22/2011
Two California businesses that have sold photo and document storage products nationwide for more than 40 years are facing an avalanche of recent complaints from customers who say they waited months for items that never arrived. Two of the complaints are from the Tucson area.
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05/04/2011
In the aftermath of the death of Osama Bin Laden this past weekend, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers to watch out for a slew of cyber-scams that have popped up in the past few days.
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07/28/2010
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to Pacific Publications, an online company that purports to sell a “genuine” employment opportunity, in which consumers can make money from home by stuffing and mailing envelopes.
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07/07/2010
Better Business Bureau is warning car shoppers to beware of websites offering too-good-to-be-true deals on repossessed cars. BBB has heard from people across the country who thought they were buying from a reputable dealer online but were actually sending money to scammers posing as legitimate, already-established community dealerships.
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05/04/2010
Whether you’re dreaming of attending college or are looking for a job, its times like these that really demonstrate the value of an education. If the thought of obtaining a quick degree based on your life experience sounds appealing to you, read this first.
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04/30/2010
Angel Baby Bedding may use a cherubic, winged infant as its company symbol, but customers say its business practices are anything but heavenly. BBB warns consumers to be cautious with the firm.
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04/06/2010
Even before the iPad was released to the public, scammers were busy devising ways to take advantage of early adopters. Better Business Bureau warns eager shoppers to stay away from offers to become a “tester” just to get a free iPad.
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02/24/2010
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to StoresOnline, Inc., an online company that is mailing invitations to Southern Arizonans inviting them to a “complimentary conference” to learn how to make money using the Internet.
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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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