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09/18/2009
Some consumers are looking for health care alternatives, including medical discount plans, frequently advertised on TV. However, BBB warns it’s not the same as health insurance.
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07/28/2009
Better Business Bureau warns against some common check scams and offers tips on identifying the red flags of check scams.
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07/07/2009
Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers
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06/29/2009
Better Business Bureau offers tips to help you choose the most appropriate option for your pets’ “vacation.”
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05/14/2009
The popularity of online coupons is on the rise and your Better Business Bureau has advice for identifying great deals and avoiding deceptive offers.
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04/28/2009
Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, BBB warns that cash gifting is not a legitimate way to make a few extra dollars.
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04/23/2009
Always read the fine print or risk paying the price
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04/07/2009
In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner and money manager is extremely important.
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02/05/2008
With tax season officially underway, BBB is receiving reports of tax scams targeting Valley residents.
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01/11/2008
With Super Bowl XLII just 23 days away, BBB reports an influx of calls from concerned homeowners questioning offers to help them rent their home for the big event.
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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10/01/2007
If you or someone you know is trying to get a green card — the right to live in the United States permanently — be on the lookout for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys. They’ll claim that, for a fee, they can make it easier to enter the U. S. State Department’s annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (also known as the “green card lottery”) or increase your chances of winning the DV lottery.
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