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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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12/12/2011
As much as pet owners want to take their furry friends with them wherever they go, sometimes it’s just not feasible. That’s why finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount.
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12/01/2011
The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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11/22/2011
Thanks to technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways donors can give to a worthy cause. Total estimated charitable giving in the United States rose 3.8 percent in 2010, according to the Giving USA Foundation.
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11/21/2011
Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.
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11/18/2011
With the arrival of winter-like weather, many homeowners are enjoying toasty evenings by their wood-burning fireplaces or woodstoves. But when was the last time you’ve had your chimney or stove pipe cleaned?
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10/26/2011
As retailers gear up for holiday shopping, some job hunters could get an early present this year in the form of seasonal jobs for the holidays. Competition for these jobs is fierce, and the Better Business Bureau recommends that applicants apply early and research potential employers.
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01/03/2011
It’s a new year and it’s time to make some resolutions. But you’re saying, “No one really keeps resolutions they make, so why bother?” And you’d be right – if we were talking about losing 20 pounds, exercising five times a week and being nice to friend and foe.
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12/20/2010
In just a few days, kids of all ages will be opening a plethora of presents and happy faces are sure to result. Or maybe not.
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12/16/2010
Consumers can fall into any number of traps over the holidays and become victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants
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12/15/2010
There are many ways people can add unauthorized charges to your credit card account. They don’t even have to have seen your credit card number. Here are some of the ways.
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12/15/2010
Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers. “Hackers are now taking advantage of travelers who want to stay connected,” said BBB President Barry Goggin. “They are setting up fake Wi-Fi connections designed to steal your personal information without you even knowing it.”
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12/14/2010
Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.
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12/14/2010
Fifty-three percent of shoppers responding to an online survey conducted by the Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming indicate they plan to spend more on gifts this holiday season than last year.
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