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03/04/2013
A travel agency can make the process of booking your spring vacation quick and painless, but choosing the wrong agency can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research before booking their next vacation.
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12/13/2012
Oakland, CA December 13, 2012 -- Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.
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12/11/2012
Oakland, CA - December 11, 2012 – “Tis the season” generally brings happy thoughts… but unfortunately, we must still be aware of the Grinches among us. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) offers ten tips to consumers to avoid theft, fraud and scams during the holiday season.
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12/06/2012
The holiday giving season is in full swing and the current economy has not been kind to charities. Better Business Bureau wants donors to get in the giving spirit, but to be informed in doing so.
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11/26/2012
This Cyber Monday, be extra careful when buying online. Even the most savvy online shoppers are finding themselves stumbling onto websites selling counterfeit goods. A recent study conducted by Nielsen discovered one in five online bargain hunters browsed sites selling counterfeit products.
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11/14/2012
Every year, holiday travelers take to the skies and ride the rails, but most hit the highways. Your BBB has some tips to help you stay safe on the road this holiday season.
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11/30/2011
Microsoft Xbox Live members are the newest group being targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack. Better Business Bureau serving Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California urges gamers to exercise caution when "leveling up" to new unsolicited emails.
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11/30/2011
Many times gift cards are available in stores with their identifying numbers showing. Thieves can write down those numbers or use a scanner to lift information from the magnetic strips. Now all they have to do is go on a website that displays gift card balances.
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11/22/2011
Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year
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11/22/2011
It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. Better Business Bureau past experience tells us that all
deals are not created equal and the fine print is often the most important thing.
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11/10/2011
Better Business Bureau arms consumers and business owners with suggestions on how to support veterans and military service members this Veterans Day: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
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11/10/2010
Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.
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11/10/2010
The Holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so the Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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11/02/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem. Here are a few easy steps consumers can take to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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