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02/09/2012
A lot of attention has been paid lately to Internet transparency. While great opportunities to promote small business exist, a door opens to create a little deception when it comes to those "testimonials" or "reviews" posted on company websites.
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02/07/2012
Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.
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02/06/2012
When dining out at a fancy restaurant or spending the night away in a hotel, it’s important to take notice of what the banking industry calls an “authorization hold” on your credit card.
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02/06/2012
People nationwide are receiving suspicious emails that appear to be from Intuit, a tax preparation software business. The messages encourage recipients to click on a link and update their Social Security Number or Employer ID Number in Intuit's online system.
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02/03/2012
When your vehicle needs repairs you should know how to find a reliable mechanic. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.
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02/02/2012
NATIONAL BBB ALERT - An advanced fee loan company, GreenPoint Capital located in Lansing, Michigan, has been named by four consumers contacting the BBB, inquiring about their business practices. One consumer informed the BBB that GreenPoint Capital did not honor the contract she made with them after paying $800.00 by wire transfer. The consumer was told a $5000.00 loan would be in her account on 1/31/2012. The money was not provided, and the company representative called to ask for another $800.00, saying they needed more security on the loan. This consumer says GreenPoint Capital took everything she had plus money she borrowed from someone else to get the $800.00 to take out a loan.
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02/02/2012
If you're going to go through the task of sending flowers, candy or gifts for Valentine's Day, BBB offers advice for safe and successful shopping.
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02/01/2012
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for love? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people...but it oftens brings con artists.
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02/01/2012
Linda Westwood, 45, operates "Linda's Lily Pad" in Boise off Ustick Road. For several years now she has placed ads on craigslist promoting her daycare services.
She said it all started when she put an ad on craigslist, promoting her business services.
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01/30/2012
Cheryl Cruson, manager of Oregon Trails Hobbies and Gifts, in Ontario, OR, couldn't believe the order she'd received this past week.
She says the email requested the two most expensive train sets in the 6,000-square-foot store. The hobby store, on Oregon Street, takes up two storefronts, but it's much more than just a hobby store. There are gifts and all-occasion goodies, so when the request was made specifically for train sets, she was piqued with wonder.
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01/30/2012
Scammers are working the Do Not Call Registry to get into your pocketbooks and personal information.
Better Business Bureau warns consumers these scammers make phony calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry.
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01/27/2012
Boise resident William Dougall says he’s not fanatic about watching or renting videos, but he does enjoy picking up a video now and then.
“I always pay cash,” he says of the rentals. “I can’t see using a card for a $2 rental.”
He was a member of the new defunct Hollywood Video, a video rental store that fell by the wayside about three years ago because of the changing market.
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01/26/2012
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.
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01/25/2012
The email comes from a Col. John Herman, and his claim is that while serving the U.S. military in Iraq, he and several came across a cache of money and need help getting it back to home.
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01/25/2012
McCall is noted for its spectacular year-round vacation and recreation opportunities. There are a number of luxury properties and condominium offerings in the area that make it a center for sales and services.
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