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04/03/2013
After more than 100 years, consumers are still relying heavily on Better Business Bureau for free reports on companies, charities and more.
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01/28/2013
The BBB advises taxpayers to take time to check out tax preparers, avoid scams and turn down costly tax refund loans this tax season.
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04/10/2012
The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.
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03/12/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.
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02/15/2012
Consumers across the country are telling the Better Business Bureau that they are being harassed by recent "robo calls" to their home and cell phones that offer to lower their interest rates.
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02/07/2012
Memphis TN, February 7, 2012 – The BBB is issuing a consumer alert about Mo Money Taxes, a tax preparation company headquartered in Memphis. Mo Money Taxes has had an F rating with the BBB in Memphis for several years for failure to respond to consumer complaints.
The BBB of the Mid-South has received 24 complaints on Mo Money Taxes in the past three years; 6 of those remain unanswered. Another 8 complaints that were recently filed are pending.
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02/06/2012
INTUIT reports that customers have reported receiving spam. Below is a copy of the fake email.
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10/04/2011
Did you know that protecting your identity is largely in your own hands?
So here's the first rule: If you don't need it, destroy it - responsibly.
Your BBB is here to help.
Join us for the BBB's Secure Your ID Day free document shredding event!
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10/03/2011
Child identity theft is a growing crime that is causing damage to the pristine credit reports of children. Hundreds of online businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet. These scammers are then selling the numbers under different names to help people establish fake credit. Protecting your child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.
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09/06/2011
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert saying that it has seen an increase in tax-return-related scams recently, especially in the Memphis area. Many of the scams are directed at taxpayers who normally don't even have to file a return. The elderly and recipients of Social Security and other benefits are prime targets of the crooks.
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08/09/2011
Better Business Bureau cautions consumers to watch out for a website that is falsely charging for BBB complaint resolution services.
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07/08/2011
With temperatures hovering in the 100s, going without air conditioning during a Texas summer is not a favorable option. However, rushing to find an AC contractor can burn a hole in your wallet instead of keeping you cool. BBB finds that now is the time consumers are most in need of reputable AC contractors.
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07/05/2011
If you have a smart phone or mobile device, you’ve probably used apps. Easy to download and often free, apps allow you to play games, get directions and access news, weather and other information. In 2010 alone, consumers downloaded approximately 11 billion apps. Tablets, smart phones and mobile devices are taking over the digital market.
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08/16/2010
While the U.S. Postal Service is looking to shutter locations and is waiting approval to eliminate Saturday mail delivery, it has lined up its first deal with a national retailer.
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06/01/2002
They're on TV, in print and on the Internet: Ads for "clubs" that automatically send you a product or service - like flowers, books, movies or software. If you join one of these "continuity" plans, you're agreeing to receive merchandise or services automatically at regular intervals (often monthly), without advance notice, until you cancel.
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