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02/21/2013
The Federal Trade Commission has released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online
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01/30/2013
Check your privacy settings. Scammers are tapping into the personal data available through Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn to pose as your friends in fraudulent emails. Watch out for these personalized scam messages and take steps to prevent them.
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11/19/2012
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11/16/2012
You've seen them: photos that have ten of thousands of "likes" and a caption that promises something amazing. Despite what these pics claim to be, they are just a way for shady businesses to make money off Facebook.
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09/27/2012
A new Twitter scam uses direct messages to tease potential victims with a link to an embarrassing Facebook video. Try to view the clip, and you'll get a virus instead.
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08/01/2012
The last few days of summer vacation will soon give way to the back-to-school rush. In addition to the usual cart full of notebooks, papers, pens and crayons, many families will spend a substantial amount of money on athletic equipment, ranging from helmets and pads to cleats and hockey skates.
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07/23/2012
Consultants and independent contractors can be a great addition to your team when internal resources are stretched.
Doing so is a viable business strategy to augment permanent staff or to get one-time projects completed, said Pam King, president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming.
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05/16/2012
Natural disasters such as tornadoes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out those who choose to take advantage of the victims. One of the most common "after-disaster" scams involves roofs.
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04/25/2012
As the temperature slowly starts to climb turning on the AC begins to sound like a good idea, the Better Business Bureau reminds consumers of the importance of having their air conditioners serviced. Waiting until the temperature has reached the 90-degree mark only to find out the AC is not working properly can lead to much frustration and wasted money.
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04/11/2012
Sunny spring days have many homeowners thinking about getting their yards in shape. Some may want to get their lawns mowed and aerated while others may be considering major landscaping projects such as new patios, decks or water features.
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03/15/2012
Whether you are looking to have your home windows replaced, new siding installed on your garage or a pool built for the summer months ahead, it’s always important to find a home contractor that you can trust.
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02/17/2012
A new email phishing scam targeting accountants and other business people is using a BBB.org email address and the American Institute of CPAs logo and name
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01/27/2012
As the winter months set in and the snow piles up, nothing sounds better than relaxing under a tropical sun.
While many cruise deals are legitimate, there are always those sneaky few that end up sucking thousands of dollars from victims. In 2011, the BBB received more than 1,300 complaints against cruises.
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01/11/2012
The BBB is urging contractors to be alert for telephone solicitors trying to convince them to sign up for an online program offering free job leads.
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12/20/2011
Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.
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