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10/18/2012
Better Business Bureau invites area consumers and businesses to participate in its bi-annual Shred Day events Saturday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 27. Shred Day is an opportunity for local consumers and businesses to prevent identity theft and help the environment through free on-site document shredding, as well as paper, cell phone and computer recycling. BBB Shred Day events will be held in the following cities:
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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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05/03/2012
In an effort to increase awareness and educate consumers on their rights, Better Business Bureau and Southwest Movers Association have teamed up for National Moving Month. Every year, both BBB and SMA receive complaints from consumers who have fallen prey to dishonest and, often times, unlicensed moving companies. In the past year, BBB has received 176 complaints against movers with most complaints alleging damaged or lost goods and final prices being in excess of original estimates. And in a too-frequent situation, some rogue operators hold consumers’ belongings “hostage” and require a higher fee than was originally quoted.
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10/28/2011
A new email phishing scam hit Better Business Bureau and consumers across the country this week. The fake emails appear to be from StubHub — a website that allows users to buy and sell tickets to sporting and entertainment events — and use the site’s name to trick victims into providing personal information.
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10/19/2011
BBB invites consumers and businesses to participate in its seventh semi-annual Shred Day. The event provides free shredding and recycling services to take steps toward identity theft prevention and a greener planet.
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09/08/2011
As hearts pour out in the heart of Texas, some will donate money, food, bedding and other much needed supplies to the families who lost everything in the historic Central Texas fires. While many are suffering, others will steal those well-intentioned donations and line their own pockets.
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09/07/2011
Following simple guidelines can help minimize the impact when disaster strikes
Note: This is the first in a three-part series to help area residents recover from the recent wildfires and prepare for future fires.
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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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07/28/2011
The summer months are a popular time for talent and modeling search promotion companies to solicit local events through radio and direct mail advertising. With many children home from school, Better Business Bureau warns not all modeling and talent searches deliver on promises of fame and fortune.
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05/09/2011
Local BBB Shred Day events last month resulted in participants shredding a total of 140,000 pounds (70 tons) of financial records, business forms and other confidential documents. To keep sensitive identification information away from the hands of identity thieves, a total of 2,544 cars visited shredding events held in Round Rock, Corpus Christi, Midland and San Antonio, Texas. In addition, over 5,000 pounds of electronics and 1,100 pounds of cardboard were collected and recycled by Goodwill at the events.
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04/07/2011
Your BBB is offering FREE shredding and recycling at the annual 2011 Spring Shred Day this month. From 9am – 1pm, BBB will be at the following locations collecting up to 5 boxes of paper documents, co
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03/07/2011
BBB is joining with federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations to promote consumer education during the 13th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 6-12, 2011. During NCPW, BBB shares tips that help consumers protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft and prevent scams and fraud.
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02/16/2011
Are you hoping to buy your first home this year? If so, check out the special event that we have coming up during National Consumer Protection Week on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 – you won’t want to mis
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12/22/2010
With the imminent turn of the New Year, BBB reminds consumers to take the time to review their overall financial health by requesting a free credit report. An annual review of a credit report is essential to verify all outstanding debts and helpful in maintaining a strong protection against identity theft. Supporting the value of reviewing credit reports annually, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act was enacted by the US Federal Government in 2003. This act entitles consumers to receive a free copy of their credit report every year, from each of the 3 nationwide consumer credit reporting companies.
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11/12/2010
BBB reports that debit and credit card skimmers steal nearly $1 billion annually from unsuspecting consumers, according to Bankrate.com. Alarmingly, Javelin Strategy & Research experts estimate that one in five people have fallen victim. Skimming occurs when a consumer’s credit or debit card information is stolen as it is swiped at an ATM or card swipe machine.
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