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10/28/2010

Southern Arizona Consumers Receive Mailing Suggesting they’ve won a Computer, other Prizes

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting to consumers to World Class Travel, a Tucson-based company that is mailing solicitations to consumers, claiming they can receive new laptop computer if they attend a sales seminar.

04/19/2010

Local Travel Club Linked to W-2 Copycat Mailer

The deadline for filing taxes, April 15, has come and gone, but some companies are still trying to profit by taking advantage of the public’s tax-season anxiety.

02/23/2010

UPDATED: Questionable Letters Promising Free Airline Tickets Circulating in Southern Arizona Now Using Multiple Company Names

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to Patterson Bell, Sutton Perry, Swanson Carr, Richardson Blake and Hoffman Sims, self proclaimed “Awards Redemption” agencies mailing letters to local consumers.

01/27/2010

NFL Fans Warned Not to Fall for Phony Ticket Scams

The Super Bowl is all set to be played in Miami in less than two-weeks. Unfortunately, as is the case every year, scammers will be looking for every opportunity try and to part would-be Super Bowl-goers with their hard earned money.

11/09/2009

BBB Alerts Consumers to Destinations Unlimited

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to Destinations Unlimited, a travel club that conducts sales presentations for consumers around the country, including in Tucson

03/01/2005

FTC - Time and Time Again: Buying and Selling Timeshares and Vacation Plans

The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s a good idea to do some homework.

06/01/2003

FTC - Driving Overseas? Steer Clear of Bogus International Driving Permits

If you plan to travel overseas and drive while you're there, it's a good idea to get an international driving permit (IDP) to accompany your U.S. state-issued driver's license. But make sure your IDP is from one of two associations authorized to issue IDP's in the U.S. - the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA). According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, IDPs sold and issued by any other organization to U.S. residents are bogus and could cause problems with local authorities if you are caught driving with one.

07/01/1999

FTC - Avoid a School Break Bust

Planning a school break trip? A sunny beach? A foreign country? Skiing? If you're using a special tour package, you may think everything's taken care of. How sure are you?


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