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02/07/2012
The Better Business Bureau of Utah (BBB) has compiled the Top Ten industries for customer complaints according to their final statistics for 2011. For the year, the BBB provided 1.8 million total instances of service to the public, a new record. The BBB’s business reviews were viewed more than 1.6 million times, nearly double the viewings of the previous year.
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02/06/2012
Customers expect every business that collects their personal information to protect it. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to proactively address customer anxiety and takes steps to prevent and prepare for a security breach.
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02/03/2012
When your vehicle needs repairs you should know how to find a reliable mechanic. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.
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02/02/2012
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for love? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people...but it oftens brings con artists.
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02/02/2012
Scammers are always looking for someone who will step over the line of what is ethical to help them get money. They want our money. Here's another example.
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01/30/2012
Better Business Bureau warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls.
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01/24/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/19/2012
For the fourth time since November, 2011, scammers have shown that they recognize the power of the BBB name. The latest misuse of the BBB trusted name is another phony complaint notification. Recipients of any such emails should NOT click on the link and should immediately delete the message.
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01/17/2012
Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.
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01/04/2012
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds by joining a gym, Better Business Bureau recommends asking ten questions before signing on the dotted line.
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01/03/2012
Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a great resource.
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12/21/2011
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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12/20/2011
The death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il had inspired spammers to take advantage of people’s natural curiosity, Fox News reports. The news network even suggests the North Korea government might be trying to profit from the demise of the “Dear Leader.”
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12/20/2011
The growing popularity of electronic books, tablet computers and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.
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12/16/2011
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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