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03/15/2013
Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt.
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03/08/2013
Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt.
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11/05/2012
When looking to create or update the branding strategy for your business, it’s always important to take every demographic into consideration.
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09/07/2012
Sunday, September 9th is National Grandparents Day and as we look to celebrate this day with the grandparents that we love, it’s important to take the time to educate our loved ones on the scams that target them. Better Business Bureau is warning well-meaning seniors about “emergency” scams.
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04/09/2012
As the temperature continues to warm up, homeowners may consider hiring a lawn service to rejuvenate their lawn and take care of routine chores like lawn-mowing, landscaping and trimming. While hiring a lawn service or landscaper can ease the burdens of caring for a yard, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to get clear, written expectations for what services the company will provide for the agreed-upon fees.
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04/05/2012
With the growing popularity of e-books, scammers have found ways to capitalize on this new method of buying books. Some of these scams offer worthless material at a low price while others target authors or authorized publishers by pirating their books.
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03/26/2012
BBB has been informed the Jesus DeLeon of Yakima, WA is soliciting his landscaping business without a required L & I License. BBB offers tips to choose a reputable landscaper.
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02/08/2012
You have heard the commercials on TV. “But wait. There’s more. If you call within the next five minutes we..."
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01/16/2012
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after enjoying tasty holiday treats. If you’re pledging to lose pounds this year by joining a gym, BBB recommends asking some questions before signing on the dotted line.
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09/23/2011
Fraud targeting senior citizens continues to be a widespread concern reported by Better Business Bureau. In 2010, more than 2,700 seniors filed complaints with BBB, and so far in 2011 BBB has received more than 1,300 complaints.
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08/30/2011
Targeting Spanish speaking Idaho homeowners with false promises of a government-guaranteed mortgage loan modification for a large upfront fee
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07/04/2011
Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition
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12/01/2001
If you're a landlord, you may use consumer reports to evaluate rental applications - as long as you follow the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA is designed to protect the privacy of consumer report information and to guarantee that the information supplied by consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) is as accurate as possible. The FCRA requires landlords who deny a lease based on information in the applicant's consumer report to provide the applicant with an "adverse action notice."
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