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09/18/2009
As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. Your BBB warns job hunters to be wary of scammers looking to make a fast buck.
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08/28/2009
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Ready?
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06/19/2009
Your BBB warns of Safeguard America salesmen going door-to-door in northwest Florida
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06/03/2009
Both Chrysler and General Motors have announced that they are effectively closing a total of nearly 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In light of these announcements, your BBB answers common questions about dealer closings:
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05/27/2009
The month of June marks the beginning of hurricane season. In living on the Gulf Coast, your family should be prepared in the case a hurricane should strike.
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05/27/2009
Having a plan for your business during hurricane season is a must this time of year.
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05/20/2009
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance applauds the announcement today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state government agencies over concerns about solicitations made by police, firefighter and veterans’ organizations. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance and BBBs nationwide receive over 130,000 inquiries annually from donors who want to know how a police, firefighter or veterans’ charity stacks up to BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
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05/01/2009
With summer approaching, your Better Business Bureau is warning consumers on how to spot and avoid the "too-good-to-be-true" travel deals.
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04/29/2009
Your BBB is warning consumers to avoid fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.
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04/10/2009
Your Better Business Bureau warns homeowners affected by the recent flooding that scam artists will try to take advantage of the chaos during the cleanup.
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04/02/2009
Your Better Business Bureau® is hearing from northwest Florida residents who have received phone calls from scammers claiming they have won the Reader’s Digest sweepstakes. But rather than winning millions, victims end up losing money.
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03/13/2009
Your BBB is warning the public to be extremely cautious of companies that are offering “free” advice on how to get government grants that end up costing consumers in the end.
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03/11/2009
As spring break approaches, your BBB warns vacations to be wary of travel scams.
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02/02/2009
Tax season is here and many Americans are looking forward to receiving a large check from Uncle Sam this year. However, taxpayers are growing impatient in the process, especially in a point when our country is facing tough economic times.
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01/07/2009
Your Better Business Bureau has received reports of at least two glass businesses in the Destin area who have been contacted by scammers looking to place a fraudulent order. This is not really a new scam, and BBB warns that other industries may be targeted as well.
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