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06/07/2012
CHICAGO, IL – June 7, 2012 - Many students are off for summer break and find themselves searching for temporary work. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is warning high school and university students looking for work this summer to avoid common job scams.
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04/17/2012
CHICAGO, IL – April 17, 2012 – Wedding season is upon us, and the bride and groom rely on the wedding photographer to provide lasting memories of their special day. Sadly, some wedding photographers do not deliver what was promised to newlyweds. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois (BBB) advises couples do their research before choosing a wedding photographer.
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05/20/2011
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scammers this summer.
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12/29/2010
After rushing around charging various items over the holiday season, it’s easy to lose track of what you charged. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that it’s extremely important to make sure you check every charge to make sure it’s yours and that it’s accurate.
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12/20/2010
The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois discovered almost 7,000 domain names are registered that include the name Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to persuade St. Nick via email that they were nice in 2010. Before allowing children to share any personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the BBB Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends adults carefully review such sites to determine who is seeking the information, how it will be used and whether it will be shared with third parties.
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12/17/2010
Every holiday, millions of dollars are donated to worthy causes and now more than ever charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises donors to avoid five common mistakes in order to ensure their dollar stretches the farthest this holiday season.
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12/15/2010
The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois warns that data breaches such as those that occurred recently with McDonald’s, Walgreens, and the online media company Gawker show how easily your personal, medical, or financial information can be compromised, through no fault of your own.
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11/09/2010
Job hunters may get an early present this year as retailers look to increase the number of hires during the holiday season. Competition for these jobs will likely be fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends applying early and taking steps to put your best foot forward.
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