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04/23/2012

FBI: Hundreds Of Thousands May Lose Internet In July

For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.

04/20/2012

Secure Your ID Day

Shred it. Forget it. Protect Your Identity.

03/30/2012

Phony Emails Bombard In-Boxes

Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country including Amarillo and the surrounding area. The recent attack on consumers and businesses led the FBI to issue an alert this week about the recurrent scam.

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.

03/02/2012

Purchase Of 'Authentic' Cardinals Baseball Jerseys Could Turn Into Major League Headache, BBB Warns

A schoolteacher from Belleville, Ill., went online to order what she thought was an authentic David Freese Major League Baseball jersey. What she got instead was a fake.

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.

02/17/2012

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address

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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