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08/18/2008
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BBB shares tips from the FBI on what consumers can do to protect themselves from becoming a victim of mortgage fraud.
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08/15/2008
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BBB of Southern Arizona warns that "smishing" messages are being received across the country by cell phone users. Much like email phishing scams, the intent is to steal your personal information.
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08/13/2008
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As the national unemployment rate continues to climb, the Better Business Bureau serving southern Arizona has advice for job-seekers to help them safely navigate the maze of available methods for finding employment.
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08/11/2008
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Businesses are often asked to show their community spirit through financial support for local high school activities – by buying ads or donating goods, for example. In most cases, the requests come from groups or companies that are authorized by the school. But the Better Business Bureau serving southern Arizona warns that sometimes an independent, for-profit company misrepresents that a purchase somehow benefits a school.
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08/08/2008
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A Phoenix company calling itself the Board of Business Compliance is sending Tucson businesses a notice stating that an annual fee of $125 is "DUE NOW." BBB warns companies to read the letter closely before sending money.
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08/07/2008
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While most facilities are operated by reputable businesses, Better Business Bureaus field complaints from time to time regarding theft or property damage and rental disputes. Consumers are advised to shop carefully before signing on the dotted line. BBB recommends the following tips when selecting a temporary storage facility.
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08/05/2008
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Between packing for college, buying school supplies and recovering from sticker shock, parents may be too bogged down to remember to pass on some financial words of wisdom as their child leaves the nest. To help college bound students build a foundation of sound financial habits, Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for parents to bestow on their freshman.
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08/04/2008
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Junk mail is a nuisance for many consumers who receive daily postcards, flyers, specially-marked envelopes and pre-approved credit card offers. Junk mail also presents an opportunity for ID thieves to steal important personal information. However, Better Business Bureau explains, there are several steps consumers can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of identity theft.
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08/04/2008
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Registered voters, or those looking to regiser in southern Arizona should be on guard against the newest ploy being used by identity thieves, warns the BBB.
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08/01/2008
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According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the independent agency that insures bank deposits, IndyMac Bank was the third-largest financial institution to fail in U.S. history. In the wake of IndyMac’s demise, two more banks in Nevada and California were recently taken over by the FDIC. With nearly 100 banks on the FDIC watch-list, fears have been sparked in many consumers, leading them to wonder if their bank is next. To help put bank customers at ease, Better Business Bureau is providing answers to frequently asked questions about the role of the FDIC and the potential threat of additional bank failures in the U.S
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07/30/2008
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BBB of Southern Arizona is warning of an email that appears to be from UPS but in fact contains a destructive virus.
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07/30/2008
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BBB serving southern Arizona has received a rash of complaints from across the country against CashKrazy.com, a work-at-home company claiming a Tucson address of 5425 E Broadway Rd Suite #282.
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07/29/2008
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The Council of Better Business Bureaus today released its first report on the progress that participants in BBB’s groundbreaking self-regulation program—the Children’s Food & Beverage Advertising Initiative— have made in changing the children’s food and beverage advertising landscape. BBB has assessed the participants’ compliance with their pledges regarding child-directed advertising of their food and beverage products and concluded that the participants met their pledge obligations and that the few minor compliance issues that occurred have been remedied. BBB also announced today that Nestlé USA, maker of Juicy Juice® and Nestlé® Nesquik®, has joined the Initiative.
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07/24/2008
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The BBB is warning southern Arizona consumers to be wary of bogus charities soliciting on behalf of Hurricane Dolly victims.
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07/24/2008
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BBB is featured in Today Show's Consumer Smart Series on avoiding credit repair scams.
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