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02/09/2012
February 2012 News Letter
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02/08/2012
Before you rush out and get your taxes done, The Better Business Bureau advises you to check your tax preparer’s BBB Business Review and be aware of pitfalls that trip up taxpayers every year.
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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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02/03/2012
When dining out at a fancy restaurant or spending the night away in a hotel, it’s important to take notice of what the banking industry calls an “authorization hold” on your credit card.
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01/27/2012
Tax preparers often offer Refund Anticipation Loans to allow you to immediately receive your tax refund. However, RALs are not an actual refund from the IRS but are a short-term loan from the company.
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01/24/2012
Use extra caution when making transactions on mobile devices, warns BBB
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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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01/10/2012
The BBB is warning consumers to be cautious when entering puzzle contests sponsored by Opportunities Unlimited Publications Inc. of North Kansas City, Mo.
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01/04/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers who want to lose weight to beware of exaggerated claims for weight-loss plans or products.
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01/02/2012
A new car buying practice, dubbed “yo-yoing,” is being scrutinized by car buyers and consumer advocacy groups across the nation. “Yo-yoing” happens when a consumer drives a new car off the lot, only to find out later that the auto dealer was unable to secure financing. The auto dealer then offers to sell the consumer a different car or raises the interest rate. Sometimes, the dealer simply repossesses the original car and keeps the down payment, claiming it goes towards the mileage the customer placed on the car.
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12/20/2011
Two weeks after fake BBB complaint notices hit businesses nationwide, the BBB serving Greater East Tennessee are once again receiving local reports of suspicious emails.
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12/20/2011
Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.
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12/08/2011
December 2011 News Letter
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12/06/2011
The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.
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12/02/2011
BBB issues alert regarding the use of the Better Business Bureau name and Publisher’s Clearing House.
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