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06/17/2013
In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance – penned an open letter to the donors of America denouncing the “overhead ratio” as the sole measure of nonprofit performance.
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06/14/2013
Education key to stopping scams and financial abuse of seniors
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06/11/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 11, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) alerts fans purchasing tickets to the upcoming Blackhawks Stanley Cup playoff series to be cautious when buying tickets online.
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06/06/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 6, 2013 – When homeowners or business owners experience a property loss such as a fire or flood, they are not in the best state of mind to make immediate choices regarding restoration work. Unfortunately, some restoration workers have taken advantage of these stressful times by approaching shocked property owners with business deals within minutes of the event.
Last month, media in south Florida reported how stricken homeowners have been bombarded with sales pitches at scenes of property losses. Restoration workers and other contractors listen to police scanners to find business opportunities. They will hear the police report and go to the address of the property. Making decisions in moments of distress can result in repercussions later on.
“There are dishonest individuals and businesses that see an unfortunate situation as a business opportunity," said Steve J Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “While
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06/05/2013
BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for smishing scams
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06/05/2013
If you are like most people, the thought of speaking in public strikes fear in your heart. No worries; you can overcome your fear of public speaking.
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06/04/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 4, 2013 – Bad customer service, no shows, and poor sales practices should not be part of a quality drivers education program. But, in reality, those are the complaints being received by the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois.
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06/03/2013
Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.
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05/31/2013
CHICAGO, IL - May 31, 2013 – Phishing occurs when criminals pretending to be from well-known, legitimate businesses or organizations contact individuals and trick them into revealing personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial or other personal information.
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05/29/2013
Beware bogus concert tickets often sold online through sites like Craigslist, reported Teresa Woodard of WFAA-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. BBB said to buy from sites with guarantees, and be leery of sympathy pitches.
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05/29/2013
For Immediate Release - May 29, 2013 - Consumer complaints piling up at Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland paint a similar picture about an Avon Lake contractor. According to complainants, All American Restoration canvassed neighborhoods in Avon Lake and surrounding communities following storms last year. The business offered to handle repairs which were to be paid for by insurance claims.
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05/28/2013
The BBB is alerting businesses that a group of eight or more firms in Maryland are sending unauthorized shipments of light bulbs and cleaning supplies after making contacts by phone.
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05/21/2013
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.
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05/17/2013
BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals
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05/16/2013
The NJ State Division of Consumer Affairs and the MVC want to inform the public about what flood and salvage titles mean and help to identify the specific vehicles that have been issued these titles.
This online database contains information about vehicles that have been issued salvage or flood titles since October 30, 2012.
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