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National Scam Hits Home
The
Better Business Bureau System warns all businesses and consumers across
the United States and Canada of a spoofing scam using the BBB name and
a false BBB e-mail address to entice recipients to access potentially
damaging hyperlinks. A firm from Kennesaw, GA, had its computer system
hacked in mid-February. That firm's system then began generating
thousands of counterfeit messages to businesses and consumers,
purporting to be a complaint filed with the BBB. The incident was first
reported to the BBB serving Columbus, GA and the surrounding area by
one its members.
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Scam Alert: Dubious Agricultural Grants
A letter purported to be from the Office of the Director of
Agricultural Operations European Union Department of Agriculture and
Forestry, Madrid, Spain has been making the rounds. The letter below
was forwarded to us by a member and reads as follows:
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More Travel Requires a Passport
What do high school seniors scootering around Bermuda, senior citizens
strolling through a Mexican bazaar and honeymooners enjoying a romantic
dinner in Quebec have in common? If they flew to their destinations,
they had to present valid passports.
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Member Benefit: E-Quote is a Valuable Tool
The BBB provides this service free of charge as a benefit to our
members, the consuming public and the business community. Based through
our web site, www.iowa.bbb.org, this service allows consumers to do
business with Bureau members. For a consumer to get a quote or
additional information about available products and services from a
member they fill out a form on our web site about the specific type of
product or service needed, their geographic parameters and appropriate
contact information. The request is then automatically e-mailed to our
Bureau members in the type of business specified. It is the
responsibility of the member to follow up with the consumer to give the
information requested, provide a bid or otherwise contact the consumer
as necessary.
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Ad Reviews
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New Members
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Happy Anniversary
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