| 10/29/09 |
2009 BBB Integrity Awards Ceremony, Presented by Best Buy, Held In Saint Paul |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announced the recipients of the 2009 BBB Integrity Awards, presented by Best Buy, at a ceremony held at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul last night. Best-selling author Bill George was the keynote speaker at the event.
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| 10/16/09 |
BBB Warns of New Phishing Email Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation |
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Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.
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| 10/06/09 |
BBB Sets Record Straight Regarding Misleading and Dangerous Emails |
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Consumers have contacted the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota in regards to e-mailed notifications they have received, informing them that all cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers within a month.
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| 10/01/09 |
Bogus Billing Alert |
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Your Better Business Bureau is advising you to be on the lookout for fraudulent advertising billings from a company calling itself National Business Information Corporation (and/or National Business Publishing Corporation).
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| 09/11/09 |
Better Business Bureau Issues IRS Phishing Scam Alert |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning the public of a new IRS phishing scam making the rounds online. Unknown parties are sending out e-mails which appear to be from the Internal Revenue Service. The emails claim to be regarding unreported/underreported income.
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| 09/09/09 |
Behind on Car Payments? BBB Advice on How to Avoid the Repo Man |
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota advises troubled car owners on how to avoid losing their vehicle and their creditworthiness.
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| 09/09/09 |
BBB Warns Renters to Beware of Bogus Home Rentals |
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning renters to be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a home.
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| 08/26/09 |
BBB Urges Job Seekers to Employ Common Sense |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota advises caution to those considering hiring a placement agency – or corporate headhunter – to find them a job.
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| 08/25/09 |
BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses to be Wary of Advance Fee Loan Schemes |
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As the U.S. economy slowly gets back on track, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers and businesses to be wary of companies offering easy loans at favorable rates and asking for payments in advance to secure those loans.
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| 08/19/09 |
Take Precautions When Making Repair Decisions |
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The Better Business Bureau reminds those who experienced storm damage today to take certain precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions.
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| 08/10/09 |
BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters |
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As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them and make a fast buck.
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| 08/10/09 |
Don't Get Scammed When Participating in the Federal Cash for Clunkers Program |
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In late June President Obama signed into law the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) or Cash for Clunkers program. CARS provides a rebate for consumers who trade in qualifying gas guzzlers for more energy efficient cars. Unfortunately, even before the program began, scammers were attempting to ply their trade and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following guidance for car shoppers on how to participate in the program and avoid getting scammed.
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| 08/06/09 |
BBB Warns Your Online Diploma Could be a Worthless Piece of Paper |
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It's time to head back to school for many students and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers against online programs that offer fast and easy high school diplomas or college degrees.
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| 07/17/09 |
BBB Advises Used Car Shoppers: Do Your Research or You Could Be Buying a Stolen Car |
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As more families look to stretch their dollar, buying a used car, instead of new, is increasingly popular. Unfortunately, some law enforcement are reporting that VIN cloning—which targets used car buyers—is on the rise and the Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car.
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| 07/17/09 |
BBB Warns Against Three Common Check Scams |
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Experts estimate that billions of dollars have been lost as the result of fake check scams. Scams involving fake checks come in many different forms and can be very hard to identify as the printing technology used by scammers improves. The Better Business Bureau warns against three common check scams and offers advice on the red flags to look out for.
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| 07/17/09 |
BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes |
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Through Tweets, e-mail and Web sites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter. The Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns but the fine print can cost them every month.
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| 06/08/09 |
BBB Advice on What do to if Your Local Car Dealer Closes |
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Millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them and Better Business Bureau is providing answers to some frequently asked questions about dealer closings.
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| 06/08/09 |
Take Advantage of Energy-Saving Tax Credits for Your Home |
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Home improvement season is here and Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to take advantage of tax credits being offered by the Federal government while increasing home energy efficiency and helping the environment at the same time.
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| 06/01/09 |
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship |
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These scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school who demonstrate an understanding of the impact of ethical choices and a commitment to integrity.
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| 05/28/09 |
Keeping Your Teen Safe While On The Job |
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Was your teenager able to secure a summer job? If so, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. With the national unemployment rate at an all-time high of 8.9%, many parents are still worried over the lack of jobs for their children.
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| 05/26/09 |
Tips for Storm Damage Repair and Restoration |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) reminds consumers who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when making repair and restoration decisions.
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| 05/20/09 |
BBB Alert - Telephone Survey Scam |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) wants to alert all accredited businesses to a scam involving a telephone survey using the BBB name.
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| 05/14/09 |
Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota Announces New President Dana Badgerow to be 12th President of Ethics Organization |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announces the appointment of Dana Badgerow as president and CEO of the nation’s first BBB.
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| 04/06/09 |
BBB on How to Stand Out From the Crowd at a Job Fair |
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Competition for landing a job can be fierce and the Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how job hunters can make a strong impression and position themselves as the candidate of choice with potential employers.
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| 04/06/09 |
BBB Warns of Phony Letter from Publishers Clearing House |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning the public to beware of letters supposedly from Publishers Clearing House, which claim that they have won a grand prize drawing of $1 million. Despite how official the letters might look, the recipient is the target of a widespread scam that is seeing a sudden resurgence across the country.
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| 04/06/09 |
BBB Warns Small Business Owners to Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud |
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The Better Business Bureau warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services -- typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls -- are cropping up all across the country.
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| 03/31/09 |
Flood Victims should use Caution as they Clean Up and Repair |
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The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) cautions flood victims in the Fargo and Moorhead areas to consider some important tips as they begin to clean up and repair their properties.
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| 03/31/09 |
Tips for Donating to Fargo/Moorhead Flood Victims |
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Within days of any disaster, the Better Business Bureau knows that some people will attempt to take advantage of Midwest generosity to assist victims of a tragedy. And the flooding in the Fargo/Moorhead area is no exception.
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| 03/18/09 |
A New Twist To An Old Scam Using The BBB Name |
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The BBB has received word from a local business owner that he received a call from someone claiming to work for the BBB. The scammer offers to help by removing the complaints from his company file for only $2,000.00 each. Money was requested to be sent to the scammer, of course, and, if received, the business owner would be out a great deal of cash.
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| 03/03/09 |
BBB Advice on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust |
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The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice on finding financial advisors that can be trusted to look out for the best interest of their clients.
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| 03/03/09 |
BBB on Differences Between Debt Consolidation, Debt Negotiation and Debt Elimination Plans |
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The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to ensure they understand these critical differences before enlisting the help of a company to manage their debt or they could end up making their current financial situation worse.
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| 03/03/09 |
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – BBB Explains the Benefits for Small Business Owners |
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For small business owners who don’t want to wade through the actual document, the Better Business Bureau offers a summary on some items in the stimulus package that might benefit them.
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| 02/03/09 |
BBB says Buyer Beware When Shopping Going-Out-Of-Business Sales |
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Retailers across the country are being hit by the declining economy and some big brand names such as Circuit City are closing doors and liquidating assets in order to pay debtors. To customers’ ears, a going-out-of-business sale means huge discounts, but the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning bargain-hunters to be on the alert for false deals when shopping liquidation sales.
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| 02/03/09 |
BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers |
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The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota advises taxpayers to be on the lookout for schemes and scams that plague families struggling to make ends meet.
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| 01/06/09 |
BBB Changes Its Business Ratings to A+ Through F Letter-Grade Scale |
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Better Business Bureau of MN and ND announced it is launching improved versions of its BBB Reliability Reports™, which include a more detailed A+ through F letter-grade replacing the previous ratings scale of "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory".
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| 01/05/09 |
Weight-loss Berry Claiming Oprah Endorsement Makes Wallets Slim and Consumers Angry Warns BBB |
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Acai-berry product peddlers lock customers in after “free” trial expires.
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| 01/05/09 |
Looking to Cash in on Obama Memorabilia? Think Again Advises BBB |
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For those who are looking to get rich off of such merchandise, Better Business Bureau warns that the only value for most Obama memorabilia is sentimentality.
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| 12/01/08 |
Tips for Small Businesses to Weather a Slow Holiday Season |
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"With economists predicting one of the weakest Decembers since 1991, merchants must put their best foot forward for top customers." - BusinessWeek, Sept 2008
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| 11/26/08 |
Cyber Monday Brings Caution From The BBB |
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"Anyone can create a Web site," said Bert Hubbell, president and CEO of the BBB. "We want consumers to take simple steps to be sure they are dealing with a reputable company."
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| 11/24/08 |
Advice for a Happy Shopping Season |
As Black Friday Approaches, Consumers Need to Shop Smart
The Better Business Bureau Gives Advice for a Happy Shopping Season
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