BBB has received calls about a text message that consumers are receiving on their cell phones. The text message is claiming that they are having account issues with either a credit union in Corpus Christi or their Chase Bank credit card. The text message gives the email address “checkingissues@ccspcu.com” and the number 877-720-9395 as contact information.

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According to the Small Business Administration, over a recent 15-year period, small businesses created some 65 percent of the net new jobs in the private sector. As part of National Small Business Week, BBB reminds small business owners about free resources available online from BBB and several federal agencies to help them stay strong in a tough economy.

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Over the past few months, your BBB has continued to provide FREE professional speakers to area businesses and organziations looking for insight on a wide variety of topics we cover. Because of the overwhelming inquiries into this program, your BBB is proud to expand BBB Speakers Bureau to the following areas...

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On April 28, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has begun mailing out more than 34,000 checks to consumers who were identified as victims of scams using the wire transfer company MoneyGram International, Inc.

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According to an October 2009 survey conducted by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, 57 percent of state fraud bureaus reported a higher incidence of health insurance fraud in 2009 compared to the previous year. The increase was largely attributed to “unauthorized entities selling fake coverage” and “the rise of medical discount plans.”

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The BBB Center and its main program BBB Military Line have been included in the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity List!

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