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09/04/2008
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Within three days of its release, Apple sold one million iPhone 3Gs. Such widespread excitement over a product means that scammers have a new opportunity to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, and your Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can protect themselves from the many schemes associated with the product.
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09/03/2008
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Everyone is aware of the threat of personal identity theft, but identity thieves also prey on businesses. Recent studies cite more than eight million Americans as ID theft victims, with nearly $50 billion in annual losses, but the most sophisticated identity thieves are now pursuing even bigger payoffs by targeting businesses. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to avoid the different forms of business ID theft, as well as guidance for small business owners if their company's identity has been compromised.
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09/03/2008
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With a glut of houses on their hands, builders are resorting to creative tactics to entice prospective home buyers. One tactic builders are using now is the offer of a new house with a trade-in for the owner’s existing home. For homeowners looking to trade-in their old house for a new one, your Better Business Bureau is offering the following advice to avoid pitfalls.
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09/03/2008
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The presidential election is nearly upon us and with interest in the race peaking, both political parties will be pushing for maximum voter registration in the coming weeks. While many Americans are showing their civic pride and engaging in the political process, scammers and ID thieves see an opportunity to ply their trade. Your Better Business Bureau is warning Americans to be extremely cautious with their personal information this election season to avoid phony voter registration drives that are designed to steal their identities.
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09/03/2008
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Better Business Bureau is warning sports, music, and theater fans who are trying to get their hands on the hottest event tickets that they might get burned when shopping online with TicketsMyWay.com.
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08/28/2008
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Your BBB was recently advised of this situation by Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, cautioning businesses about responding to offers by telemarketers to renew a company's online listing.
Complaints to BBB from businesses across the country, including Massachusetts, allege that a business identified as National Yellow Pages Online uses misleading and confusing statements to obtain agreements from businesses to pay almost $390.00 each for renewal of online business listings. Complaints also allege that the company implies inaccurately it is associated with the Yellow Pages telephone directory.
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08/27/2008
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Dateline NBC is famous for straightforward news and investigative reporting - especially under the prowess of Chris Hansen, a super-sleuth investigative reporter who uncovers the seediest operators known to society. On October 29, 2008, Hansen will address what will be a capacity business crowd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel about what it takes to track and find such social deviants and expose them to the public. You might say he's going to educate the crowd on what it takes to sniff out and avoid such characters. It's all part of the 2008 BBB Torch Awards, hosted by Better Business Bureau of Central New England (BBB).
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08/26/2008
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The Better Business Bureau of Central New England is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy B. Cahalen as the new President and CEO.
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08/15/2008
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BBB shares tips from the FBI on what consumers can do to protect themselves from becoming a victim of mortgage fraud.
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08/15/2008
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Consumers are entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three national consumer reporting companies - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, but need to use caution to avoid paying for their "free" report!
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08/15/2008
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Hints from your BBB and the Mass. Office of Consumer Affairs on keeping winter heating bills manageable this winter.
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08/13/2008
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The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption entered into force for the United States on April 1, 2008. This article will show you how to find accredited agencies.
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08/13/2008
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The Better Business Bureau of Central New England, Inc. (BBB) announced today that Dateline NBC's Chris Hansen will visit Worcester to honor a local business from the Worcester area for its strong ethical treatment of consumers in the marketplace. The event will take place on October 29, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Worcester.
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08/12/2008
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Massachusetts will offer a "sales tax holiday weekend" on August 16 and 17, 2008. On those days, most purchases made by individuals on items for personal use costing $2,500 or less will not be subject to Massachusetts sales or use taxes. This article includes detailed information about various scenarios and exemptions to this holiday.
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