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06/13/2013
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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05/23/2013
The BBB is alerting veterans and active duty military to scams that target soldiers, veterans and their families.
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05/21/2013
The BBB offers tips for storm victims after strong storms swept across the state.
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04/16/2013
At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.
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01/18/2013
Seniors nationwide are reporting scam phone calls informing them that a new Medicare card is in the mail. Hang up on suspicious callers and don't fall for this attempt to obtain your personal information.
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01/14/2013
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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01/09/2013
The annual “Top Ten Scams” list is culled from consumers, some of whom have been victims of scams, from federal agencies and other reliable sources
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12/19/2012
To minimize the hassle of post-holiday returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises shoppers to ask about retailers’ return policies before making a purchase.
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11/29/2012
The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region is issuing a consumer alert concerning J & B Pole Buildings of Carlisle, Iowa. Joe Miller is the owner of the company.
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11/15/2012
The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region is issuing a consumer alert about Keziah Weddings of Urbandale, Iowa, owned by Kevin Caldwell. Keziah Weddings is racking up a number of complaints from heartbroken newlyweds
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11/09/2012
Veterans Day honors those who have served our country. But Better Business Bureau is warning it also serves as an opportunity for scammers to target those who previously served our nation, their families and those who are currently serving.
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10/31/2012
Once Hurricane Sandy moves out of the East Coast, thousands – if not millions – of people will start rebuilding their homes, businesses and communities. People from across the country will want to help by donating money to charities. BBB wants to remind you that although these types of disasters bring out the best in people, they can also bring out the worst.
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10/24/2012
According to the National Retail Federation, 170 million Americans will spend approximately $8 billion this year on Halloween candy, pumpkins, decorations and costumes. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be cautious when shopping for Halloween goodies and be wary of fly-by-night costume vendors.
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10/23/2012
BBB’s Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative “Cereals Snapshot” Shows Participants’ Pledges Are Working
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09/12/2012
TheBetter Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Regionis issuing a consumer alert about a company commonly known as All AboutConstruction. Shane Grayling is the owner of this company withpurported locations in Winthrop, Iowa and Carlyle, Illinois. This company isalso doing business under the name, S & A Quality Contracting.
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