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04/01/2013
Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.
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11/21/2012
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09/19/2012
There are several variations of a fake "FBI" email making the rounds. One version, signed by “Special Agent Terry Williams,” supposedly comes from the Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division.
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09/12/2012
Wear Trim Treads fitness shoes for toning legs, perfect posture, burning calories and more, the business claims. But Trim Treads hasn't shown BBB that the shoes perform as advertised, and customers complain about non-delivery and poor response.
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09/11/2012
Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.
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05/22/2012
A St. Louis County business owner said Internet thieves stole the name of her company to get cash and personal information from job seekers in an elaborate work at home scheme, the BBB warns.
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02/06/2012
Professional writers can stack websites with positive comments about a particular company’s products or services – or negative feedback about their competitors.
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12/20/2011
BBB warns daily deal shoppers that SaveMore.com in Addison, TX, has been the subject of 227 complaints concerning non-receipt of vouchers; non-delivery of products such as cell phone covers, water bottles, and watches; and gift card vouchers that don’t work.
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11/28/2011
The Monday after Thanksgiving, dubbed Cyber Monday, is growing in popularity as a day to shop online. According to the National Retail Federation, seven in 10 online retailers expect their sales to grow at least 15 percent this holiday season. The NRF's holiday survey also found that the average person plans to do 36 percent of his or her holiday shopping online – up from 33 percent last year.
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11/29/2010
BBB has issued an F rating to San Saba-based PB&J Sales, for failing to respond to consumer complaints. The company, which sells television show DVDs, indicated to BBB in September of 2008 that it was no longer in business. However, the ten complaints that have been filed against PB&J Sales this year confirm that business transactions are again taking place.
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10/01/2010
The discounts offered on penny auction sites are tempting, but the Better Business Bureau warns bargain hunters that they should stop and do their research before making their first bid.
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05/25/2010
Three months after a Glen Carbon, Ill., man lost nearly $10,000 in an Internet scam, he is warning others to be extremely cautious when buying on eBay, the popular auction site.
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04/06/2010
Kleargear.com claims to offer products to "make your home and desk more fun with our desk toys, cool gadgets, stress relievers, games, cube decor, geek toys, and unique computer accessories." However, consumers across the country tell BBB that dealing with this company is anything but fun. BBB serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas has issued an F rating to San Antonio-based Kleargear.com for failing to respond to consumer complaints. Click here to view the company’s current BBB Reliability Report™.
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12/01/2009
Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.
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05/01/2007
Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.
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