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06/18/2013
Renting a car can be a big expense for consumers. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) can help consumers manage high car rental costs by providing potential renters with information to help them get the most value for their money.
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06/13/2013
Chicago, IL – June 13, 2013 - Crime statistics show that last year, more than 9.9 million Americans were victims of identity theft, costing them roughly $5 billion.
The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, in conjunction with various government agencies, invites consumers and businesses to protect their identities by shredding unwanted personal, financial or confidential documents FREE at the annual "Shred It and Forget It" Shredder Day at the United Center 1901 W. Madison St. Lot E in Chicago from 9AM-1PM on June 22nd. Gates close at 12:45pm. Free electronics recycling will also be available.
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06/12/2013
Chicago, IL – June 12, 2013 – Father’s Day, June 16th, is just around the corner. As families look to celebrate this special day, the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) reminds consumers it’s important to carefully shop for a gift that gives Dad happiness, not troubles.
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06/11/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 11, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) alerts fans purchasing tickets to the upcoming Blackhawks Stanley Cup playoff series to be cautious when buying tickets online.
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06/06/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 6, 2013 – When homeowners or business owners experience a property loss such as a fire or flood, they are not in the best state of mind to make immediate choices regarding restoration work. Unfortunately, some restoration workers have taken advantage of these stressful times by approaching shocked property owners with business deals within minutes of the event.
Last month, media in south Florida reported how stricken homeowners have been bombarded with sales pitches at scenes of property losses. Restoration workers and other contractors listen to police scanners to find business opportunities. They will hear the police report and go to the address of the property. Making decisions in moments of distress can result in repercussions later on.
“There are dishonest individuals and businesses that see an unfortunate situation as a business opportunity," said Steve J Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “While
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06/04/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 4, 2013 – Bad customer service, no shows, and poor sales practices should not be part of a quality drivers education program. But, in reality, those are the complaints being received by the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois.
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05/31/2013
CHICAGO, IL - May 31, 2013 – Phishing occurs when criminals pretending to be from well-known, legitimate businesses or organizations contact individuals and trick them into revealing personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial or other personal information.
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05/29/2013
CHICAGO, IL – May 29, 2013 – ATM card skimming is an ongoing problem. Thankfully, few crimes are on the scale of the recent theft of $45 million from ATM machines in 26 countries, accomplished through hacking and deletion of withdrawal limits. However, there are more and more smaller scale ATM scams impacting consumers virtually every day. These may range from hacking into financial systems to installing false card reading devices at point-of-sale terminals.
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05/24/2013
Chicago, IL – May 24, 2013 – Memorial Day is a day we honor those who serve our country, have served our country and those who have died while serving; it is also a time of opportunity for scammers. Unfortunately, these operators have found Memorial Day to be an opportunity to take advantage of caring people, especially elderly veterans.
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05/23/2013
CHICAGO, IL – May 23, 2013 – In the wake of a tragedy, scammers like to rise and take advantage of kind, giving people. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is alerting consumers of the possibility of phony charity scams related to the Oklahoma tornado.
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05/22/2013
A rolling list of reported and/or active check scams and advance fee loan scams.
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05/16/2013
CHICAGO, IL – May 16, 2013 – Now that spring is finally here, the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) took a poll to see what type of projects people are planning to do this season.
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05/14/2013
Chicago, IL - May 14, 2013 - Apparent bargain-priced vacations may be presenting only a portion of the customer-cost story. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises consumers to carefully investigate and compare vacation plans, as well as ask questions about extra fees that could significantly impact your vacation budget.
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05/09/2013
BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)
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05/07/2013
Chicago, IL – May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs.
The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.
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