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Scam Alerts: Fraud is a Growth Industry
Just when you thought you had heard everything along comes yet another
scam that is a creative twist on an old theme…parting you with your
money. The email below was forwarded to us last week. Rather then
trying to locate a missing heir or transfer funds of a Nigerian royal,
this scam appeals to the patriots among us. The outlandish nature and
awkward wording should be enough of a deterrent but we are,
nonetheless, being asked if it is legitimate! The email scam we
received is as follows:
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Resolve to Do Better in 2006
With the start of the New Year it's the time to make resolutions for
doing business better. The Better Business Bureau urges you to partner
with us so we may help you be a better business in 2006. As the
recognized leader and role model in marketplace information, ethics and
alternative dispute resolution, we promote business growth, solutions
and excellence in customer service through education and training. We
want to work with you to favorably impact the economic vitality of your
business and consumer experience. We are in a unique position to
comment on our observations from the consumer perspective as witnessed
by the thousands of people we counsel on the telephone and receive
complaints from.
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Consumer Education Test
1. If
you receive a sweater for Christmas you can return it for a refund as
long as you have a receipt.
False. Return policies vary by store, plus clearance merchandise may
not have return privileges.
2. Stores have to issue rain checks if they are out of items
which they have advertised.
False. They can choose to issue rain checks or advertise "while
quantities of x per store last".
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BBB Integrity Awards Ceremony: Reserve the Date
Mark your calendar for the upcoming 2006 Better Business Bureau
Integrity Awards Ceremony. The nominations are in and the winners will
be announced in conjunction with the BBB Integrity Awards luncheons on
April 7, 2006 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines and on April
21, 2006 at the Holiday Inn in Davenport. In addition to the business
awards our students of integrity will be honored and a keynote speaker
will be featured.
Ad Reviews January 2006
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New Members
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Happy Anniversary
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