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01/10/2013
Better Business Bureau serving northeast California gathered information from consumers, federal agencies and internally to cultivate a list of the top scams of 2012.
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12/07/2012
BBB cautions to read the fine print before purchasing and giving gift cards.
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07/18/2012
Better Business Bureau is warning of misleading advertisements being mailed to businesses across the Sacramento region by US Telecom.
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06/01/2012
BBB asked the major cell phone carriers for tips on overseeing family data usage. When it come to monitoring a child’s data usage, each carrier offers resources for keeping your bill in check.
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05/03/2012
Mother’s Day gifts are often a hard task to conquer. Make the process less strenuous by shopping wisely. Whether you decide on flowers, custom jewelry or a spa date for the wonderful women in your life, always be sure you purchase that special gift from a trustworthy business.
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04/27/2012
Better Business Bureau's free paper shredding event assisted over 130 consumers in securely disposing sensitive documents.
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04/12/2012
Better Business Bureau presents tips for selling your car.
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03/29/2012
hishing emails claiming to be from Better Business Bureau are showing up in inboxes across Northern California. These emails are not from the BBB and are attempts to phish information from personal computers.
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02/02/2012
Better Business Bureau today released its list for top complaints and top inquiries in 2011 for the Northeast California area, with auto-related services topping the list.
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01/03/2012
Better Business Bureau released its list of top 10 scams of 2011 today. The list cites job hunters, home owners and internet users as top targets for fraudulent activity.
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03/30/2011
No matter who you are --- or where you work, play or live, there will be failures. No avoiding it. So, what’s a person to do?
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11/24/2009
As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. It appears consumers are using layaways for things like school supplies and clothes—not just big-ticket items like TVs. With layaway purchases experiencing increased popularity, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this payment plan.
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11/18/2009
Don’t be scammed during the 2010 census. With the U.S. Census process beginning, the BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.
“It’s imperative that consumers provide their information during the 2010 U.S. Census,” said Barry Goggin, president of the BBB serving northeast California. “Consumers need to understand what the Census Bureau actually does in order to avoid being scammed.”
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11/06/2009
This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. According to a survey from Burst Media, 85.3% of respondents will shop online this holiday season. Because of the economy, holiday spending is expected to drop slightly this year from 2008, and some industry experts predict that retailers will make deep price cuts, particularly on electronics, to lure in shoppers.
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10/28/2009
Business owners need to pay close attention if they’ve received a letter in the mail from a company called “Business Filings Division.” The information can be confusing.
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