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02/14/2013
The Federal Trade Commission has released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online
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11/26/2012
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11/02/2012
Looking forward to the holidays? So are the scammers. As many begin to make their holiday gift list and charity donations, unscrupulous scammers are gearing up.
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09/11/2012
Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.
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07/03/2012
Hundreds of thousands of Internet uses may lose online access on July 9, 2012, and Better Business Bureau urges consumers and businesses to run a diagnostic test to see if computers are infected.
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04/11/2011
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for e-cigarettes. Sounds like an unusual product to buy, however, over the past twelve months, BBB has received hundreds of complaints from consumers across the country who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing often hundreds of dollars in recurring credit or debit card charges.
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11/01/2010
Cyber Monday - the Monday after Thanksgiving - has officially replaced Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving - as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens the buyer up to attacks from scammers and hackers. In order to fight these online grinches, the Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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09/01/2010
Mobile marketing is an increasingly effective way for small business owners to tap into a younger customer base. While it might not be a perfect fit for every business, the Better Business Bureau recommends owners check out the marketing potential in geo-location apps like Foursquare, Facebook Places and Yelp.
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08/02/2010
SCAM Company: Whitestone Credit Union
“Fake” Address: 15258 Millhouse Court
Grand Haven MI 49417
Scam Phone: 1-877-762-1458
Scam Website: www.whitestonecreditunion.com
Come on people; “advance fee loans” are a long term problem. “NEVER” send money to have to “secure” a loan. How many times do we have to report this before cash strapped consumers will check out all offers at www.bbb.org.
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08/02/2010
Once again, the BBB of Western Michigan warns regional consumers that a false postcard from:
Express Package Delivery
PO Box 820
Whitehouse TX 75791
Phone: (877) 766-1235
requests the recipient to call that number and includes a false package and tracking number. The offer is probably a scam like notice to try to sell travel or other non-ordered items. This same type offer is sent during the Christmas holidays and caused many west Michigan consumers to respond.
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04/30/2010
Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies and collective buying web sites are becoming an extremely popular option to save on goods and services from local businesses. Before signing up for the next big deal, the Better Business Bureau recommends researching all businesses involved and reading the fine print thoroughly.
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02/18/2010
BlueHippo – it was a catchy name and a great logo. You might have been okay buying their coffee mug or even the boxer shorts they peddled on their website. But the company’s primary business was selling computers and other electronic equipment over the Internet to people with low incomes and impaired credit. If you were one of those customers, you’re probably still regretting it.
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02/02/2010
Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts with the goal of making unauthorized money transfers. The Better Business Bureau recommends small business owners implement a few simple steps to keep their financial information and transactions secure when banking online.
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12/02/2009
Furthering its commitment to create a community of trustworthy businesses, Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they search and shop online this holiday season.
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11/03/2009
The Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme.
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