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11/20/2009
The Better Business Bureau of Central Florida has seen a dramatic increase in the number of consumers receiving offers of "free home energy surveys." Consumers are contacted via phone and dazzled with promises of tremendous energy savings and large federal rebates and incentives.
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11/11/2009
Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.
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11/04/2009
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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11/03/2009
Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home.
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11/02/2009
BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.
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11/02/2009
Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.
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10/30/2009
The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.
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10/26/2009
Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.
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10/21/2009
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.
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10/13/2009
Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009.
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10/13/2009
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor
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10/09/2009
Over the next 18 months, 1.4 million U.S. Census workers will be surveying the population of the country to gather demographic information about everyone living here. Most consumers report they received a lengthy document labeled, "The American Community Survey." As the 2010 census process begins, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central Florida advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of census-related scams.
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10/05/2009
Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter.
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10/05/2009
The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500."
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10/01/2009
BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.
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