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10/09/2012
Consumers wanting to obtain loans of a few hundred dollars or less are urged by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to be extremely cautious when applying for money from companies that offer loans over the Internet.
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06/26/2012
There’s no worse time for your air conditioner to go on the fritz than when temperatures are in the 100s. Before hiring a contractor to make repairs, Better Business Bureau advises you to carefully research contractors for a cool experience.
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05/14/2012
As temperatures start to warm up, bugs and other pests will attempt to seek shelter in homes and office buildings. Better Business Bureau reports an increase in inquiries for pest control services during the months of May, June and July. So when the pest control job gets too big for a flyswatter, mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it could be time to call in a professional.
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03/22/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that donors understand where their money is going before contributing to a children’s charity.
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03/12/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.
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03/07/2012
Pre-purchase and post-purchase, it is critical to understand consumer rights in case issues arise
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02/15/2012
Consumers across the country are telling the Better Business Bureau that they are being harassed by recent "robo calls" to their home and cell phones that offer to lower their interest rates.
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02/03/2012
Taxpayers have until April 17 to file their 2011 tax returns and pay any tax due. According to the IRS, 80 percent of Americans will enlist the help of a tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes. Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help to avoid penalties or fees.
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02/03/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising consumers to ask lots of questions and consider several providers before buying or planning funeral services.
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01/16/2012
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.
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01/12/2012
Dyan Blomberg was juggling the time and expense of a new baby when her washing machine stopped working. It was a quality machine, and she was not prepared to simply throw it out and buy a new one. She also could not wait weeks for a repair. She saw an ad on Craigslist for Reliable Appliance Repair Crew, and did some quick research online.
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08/17/2011
Third party vendors are collecting billions of dollars in erroneous charges placed on mobile and landline phone bills and consumers are getting little help from their telephone service providers with removing and preventing such charges, according to a report released July 12 by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
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06/15/2011
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) welcomes news of the indictment of the principals of US Fidelis, a vehicle service contract (VSC) company that has long been under investigation by the BBB.
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05/11/2011
Hiring a lawn service can ease the burdens of caring for your yard. The BBB advises consumers to check the service out with the BBB first, then set clear expectations and get a written contract.
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02/08/2011
As a $4 billion industry worldwide, industry experts estimate that the online dating industry drives more than 20 million people to visit an online dating site every month. For consumers planning to use dating services this month for Valentine’s Day or beyond, BBB advises that thorough research in advance can reduce the amount of complaints generated in the industry this year and possibly land you your cupid this Valentine’s Day.
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