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04/01/2013
BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft
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03/15/2013
BBB reminds consumers to be wary of claims they’ve won a sweepstakes ‘pot of gold’
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03/08/2013
Tips to enjoy a scam free film and music festival at SXSW
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03/06/2013
Visit centraltx.bbb.org for daily consumer protection tips and releases
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03/01/2013
NCPW runs March 3 – 9
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02/14/2013
BBB cautions consumers to be safe when using online dating sites
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02/07/2013
BBB warns seniors about fraudulent attempts to steal their personal information
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01/23/2013
Company changes names, cities while keeping poor business practices
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12/12/2012
While the holiday season can bring out the best in people, it can also bring out those pesky Grinches looking to taking advantage of our festive spirit. Better Business Bureau is warning of the following five most common holiday scams that could ruin your holiday cheer if you’re not careful:
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11/09/2012
Veterans Day honors those who have served our country. But Better Business Bureau is warning it also serves as an opportunity for scammers to target those who previously served our nation, their families and those who are currently serving.
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10/19/2012
Every October, thousands of products display the pink ribbon or pink packaging in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many of these products have a real tie to breast cancer charities, other pink-labeled products can be described as a form of “pinkwashing,” and provide very limited benefit to charities, if any at all.
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10/15/2012
The presidential election will take place on Nov. 6. As the candidates and the public prepare for the big vote, scammers have been gearing up to steal your personal information. Better Business Bureau is warning voters to be on the lookout for scams leading up to the presidential election.
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10/05/2012
With football season underway and Austin City Limits Music Festival and Formula 1 just around the corner, many fans are eager to get tickets to their favorite events. Better Business Bureau warns that buying a ticket from the wrong person could leave you outside the gates.
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09/26/2012
In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received close to 200 complaints nationally from consumers who have been scammed in some way after responding to a classified on Craigslist. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when responding to a classified posted on Craigslist, especially a job or home rental posting.
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08/01/2012
A majority of the complaints and scam reports Better Business Bureau receives from consumers involve an unsatisfactory purchase they made from a business. However, there are several instances where business-to-business dealings also go sour, leaving business owners no choice but to file a complaint with BBB.
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