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04/20/2012

Secure Your ID Day

Shred it. Forget it. Protect Your Identity.

03/19/2012

Planning a Move? Avoid these Pitfalls.

Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams this moving season. Better Business Bureau and American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) recommend doing your homework before selecting a mover.

02/29/2012

Telephone Policy Tips

Tips to keep by your nightstand or somewhere handy! Refer to these often. It can be very helpful!

02/29/2012

Tips for Hiring a Contractor

Are you hiring a contractor anytime soon? Here are some tips for when you are looking!

02/22/2012

Microsoft Imitators Ask for Computer Access

The truth: The caller does not work for Microsoft, in fact, Microsoft does not make such calls. If the consumer takes the suggested actions, they give a stranger access to the data on their computer; putting them at risk for identity theft.

02/21/2012

Football Fan Tells BBB: Ex Sport Group Turned Super Bowl Dream Into $5,000 Nightmare

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be extremely cautious when doing business with Ex Sport Group, a St. Louis County ticket broker.

02/03/2012

New Year's Resolutions – Resolve To Be A Better Consumer

This New Year, resolve to spend time and money wisely by checking out companies before you pay, sign or agree to anything. The BBB can best help in a business transaction with information and education before the sale rather than complaint management after something’s gone wrong.

02/02/2012

Is Your Number on the Do Not Call Registry?

How did telemarketing companies get your number and how do you stop these calls if you no longer want to receive them?

02/02/2012

Joining a Gym? Ask these questions first.

If you’re considering joining a gym this year ask these ten questions before signing on the dotted line.

02/02/2012

Magazine Subscription Solicitations

If you're contacted to purchase magazine subscriptions take command of the conversation by asking the questions. If you're not interested, say good-bye and hang up. If you are interested, do some comparison shopping before you part with your credit card information or write a check.

02/02/2012

Renting a Home Online Has Risks

Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters while listing homes that are actually for sale. If you are selling your home or know someone who is interested in renting a home, be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds.

02/02/2012

Tax Refund or Loan? Know the Difference.

When filing your taxes you may be offered a Refund Anticipation Loan which allows you to receive your ‘tax refund’ immediately. However, Refund Anticipation Loans or RALs are not actual refunds from the IRS. They are short-term loans from the company who is preparing your taxes.

12/01/2011

Malicious Complaint Email Claiming It’s From BBB

Your BBB serving the Texas Panhandle is warning businesses and consumers of a spoofing scam using BBB’s trusted name. The scam, reported across the country, including in Amarillo, uses a false BBB email address to entice recipients to access potentially damaging hyperlinks and attachments.

12/01/2011

Tips on Selling Gold

Thinking about selling your gold jewelry and other gold possessions? The options to do so are many. Local jewelers buy some gold as do pawn shops. There’s also gold parties; traveling dealers which offer events at different sites and mail-away gold buying services.

11/21/2011

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday

One of the biggest, busiest shopping weekends just got busier with the addition of Small Business Saturday. Thanksgiving weekend which includes Black Friday is known as a kick off to holiday shopping for retailers and shoppers.


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