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12/07/2011
Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.
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11/01/2011
Power is still out across much of Massachusetts following the snowstorm last weekend. BBB warns consumers to take necessary safety precautions and to be aware of potential scams surrounding door-to-door contractors who claim to work for your electric company.
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10/06/2011
With the holiday season right around the corner and the economy putting the squeeze on budgets, many shoppers are going to be looking for the best gift options this holiday season. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.
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10/03/2011
BBB is warning of a Yellow Pages Scam that is being run by four local operations. One is located in Vermont - Business Solutions Online, and the other three operations are located in Massachusetts - Open Business Directory Limited, Official Yellow Guide Inc. and Yellow Page Solutions. Businesses throughout the country are receiving fraudulent invoices from these operations for unauthorized online advertising.
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09/27/2011
BBB is warning businesses about misleading mailings they may receive from Compliance Services, a business based in Boston, MA. Several states, including Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio and Indiana, have issued warnings regarding the business’ deceptive mailings. Compliance Services has an F Rating from BBB.
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08/26/2011
Your home and wallet may take a serious beating when a big storm like Hurricane Irene hits and Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of fly-by-night “storm chasers,” as well as fraudulent charities promising to provide relief.
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07/21/2011
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new email scam designed to steal your money. Be on the lookout for an email claiming to be from someone you know who is stuck in another country. They are asking you to give them a loan to pay for their hotel bills and airfare home and request that you respond via email.
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05/12/2011
In today’s economy, it seems like everyone is looking to make some extra money. When looking through classifieds and online job posts, mystery shopper opportunities always seem to catch a job hunter’s eye. Better Business Bureau warns of mystery shopper scams that target people who are looking for work. A Portland, Maine business called Translucent Shoppers appears to be running such a scam.
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03/31/2011
Consumers who tried to take advantage of “free” Internet offers for smokeless cigarettes say they were burned by unexpected charges that totaled $100 or more, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.
Customers from 44 states have filed more than 360 complaints against Direct E-Cig of Naples, Fla., and London, England, in the last year. Ten of those complaints came from Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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03/15/2011
Everyone loves a good movie and with today’s movie theater tickets costing more than ten bucks a pop (and that’s not even including the “pop”), many movie goers are opting to watch their favorite movies at home for free instead. “Free,” however, comes with a cost, a cost that many consumers don’t realize. The Better Business Bureau warns consumers against downloading “free” online movies.
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01/11/2011
The New England Patriots are headed to the playoffs and many fans are anxious to cheer them on in person! In the midst of all the excitement, Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises sports fans to be on the lookout for ticket scams when making playoff ticket purchases.
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04/12/2010
Beware of fake complaint reports coming from seatac@bbb.org
Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of a new malicious e-mail that pretends to be from BBB about a complaint filed against the company. The e-mail first came to BBB’s attention on April 12, 2010.
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01/13/2010
An e-mail which falsely claims to be from the Better Business Bureau about the upcoming 2010 Census is inaccurate and BBB is advising consumers to get the facts:
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10/28/2009
Better Business Bureau warns businesses and consumers of Sewing Fine Things & More, an F-Rated business in Vermont.
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09/29/2009
Better Business Bureau has received complaints regarding chimney sweep businesses taking advantage of consumers. This scam is occurring in the area, and with the fall and winter seasons approaching and many consumers having their chimneys cleaned, it is important to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid.
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