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02/11/2013
With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, many consumers are still searching for that perfect last minute gift or way to show affection for their significant other. Some are even still hoping to find a special person to share the holiday with. Unfortunately, scam artists take advantage of the heightened emotions and communication that takes place surrounding this holiday of love.
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12/17/2012
December is a critical fundraising month for charities. Many people make year-end gifts for tax reasons, or to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and generosity to those less fortunate.
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12/10/2012
Gift cards may take the guess work out of gift giving, but you sure don’t want to leave the recipient feeling bamboozled.
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12/20/2011
Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.
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12/12/2011
Gifts and appeals may seem true, but Better Business Bureau serving Snake River Region says be aware of the top 12 schemes of the holidays:
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12/06/2011
The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.
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12/05/2011
Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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12/01/2011
BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.
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11/28/2011
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.
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11/26/2011
Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year
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11/22/2011
Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
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11/14/2011
In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.
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11/08/2011
Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.
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11/02/2011
With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.
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12/14/2010
Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.
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