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07/31/2012
A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!
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10/27/2010
There's a scam floating around that's being distributed in the form of an email. The email claims to be from the Better Business Bureau and has the subject 'Now Hiring!!'
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01/07/2009
Inquiries to the Chicago Better Business Bureau that serves all of northern Illinois jumped by 71 percent in 2008, a significant sign that consumers are getting smarter by investigating companies before doing business with them, according to the BBB president.
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12/30/2008
Employment ads for mystery shoppers are surfacing in many Chicago-area and northern Illinois media, claiming to be an easy way to earn money by evaluating stores, restaurants and other types of businesses. However, the vast majority are scams that cause consumers to spend their own money and get nothing in return.
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12/22/2008
Your Better Business Bureau has advice to help families go green this holiday season and maybe even save some green in the process.
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12/16/2008
The solicitation of used vehicles has become an increasingly popular means of raising funds, especially for local or regional organizations. On the surface, it seems like a win-win situation for the donor and the charity: a convenient and easy way of disposing of an unwanted car while helping a cause. Before handing over those keys, however, there are some things that you should know.
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12/11/2008
8. All indications are that consumers will be very careful about their spending this holiday season and will be more vigilant than in recent years in their hunt for bargains and deals. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on some inexpensive marketing techniques that could pay off this season.
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11/21/2008
Pre-paid bank cards are like gift cards, but can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted, allowing the recipient more flexibility in where the money can be spent. Pre-paid bank cards aren't without their downside, however, and the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is providing advice on purchasing and using pre-paid bank cards.
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