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Three Valentine’s Day Scams Turning Sweet into Sour

Posted Thursday, February 10, 2011
by Erik Johnson

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. While many people plan dates with significant others, look to get into the dating scene or simply want to let friends and family know that they care, scammers may unfortunately try to take advantage of the heightened communication around this special day. BBB wants you to be aware of 3 common scams that typically make an appearance during this time of year:

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Tips

Posted Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Computers-Internet-Technology
by Erik Johnson

145 million people nationwide will take part in early holiday shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday this year. Whether your plans include a shopping cart or a computer, BBB reminds you to keep a few things in mind while getting in the holiday spirit…

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Is that Free Gift Truly a Perk or a Potential Scam?

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Travel-Recreation
by Erik Johnson

The summer season continues to heat up and consumers are calling BBB concerned about free offers appearing in their mail and e-mail inboxes. The catch…they must attend a timeshare presentation. BBB reminds you to carefully read through these offers to avoid making a costly mistake.

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