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09/18/2009
As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. Your BBB warns job hunters to be wary of scammers looking to make a fast buck.
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08/28/2009
September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Ready?
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05/27/2009
Having a plan for your business during hurricane season is a must this time of year.
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04/02/2009
Your Better Business Bureau® is hearing from northwest Florida residents who have received phone calls from scammers claiming they have won the Reader’s Digest sweepstakes. But rather than winning millions, victims end up losing money.
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01/07/2009
Your Better Business Bureau has received reports of at least two glass businesses in the Destin area who have been contacted by scammers looking to place a fraudulent order. This is not really a new scam, and BBB warns that other industries may be targeted as well.
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12/24/2008
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a survey indicating that more than one in three consumers (34.8 percent) returned at least some portion of their holiday gifts last year. And while many of us assume that our present can always be returned to the store for a quick refund or easy exchange, that isn’t always necessarily true.
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09/12/2008
Residents and small businesses are encouraged to attend the event and take a key step in identity protection by shredding and properly disposing of their sensitive documents. BBB staff will be on-site to provide expert advice and tips for identity theft protection.
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09/02/2008
Your Better Business Bureau serving northwest Florida warns homeowners affected by Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gustav that scam artists will try to take advantage of the chaos during the cleanup.
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09/01/2008
Junk mail is a nuisance for many who receive postcards, flyers and credit card offers. But it also creates opportunities for identity thieves to steal personal information. Your BBB advises that there are ways to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of ID theft.
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08/28/2008
As Hurricane Gustav makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, your Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida is offering the tips to help businesses and consumers prepare.
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08/06/2008
BBB is warning vacationers to be wary of a “travel club” operating in the Pensacola area. According to the Kansas Attorney General, Elite Escapes International, LLC, was served a temporary restraining order to stop them from conducting business in Kansas two weeks ago.
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07/24/2008
Branding isn’t just for large corporations; your BBB offers advice for small businesses to develop, refine and enforce their brand strategy
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06/30/2008
With an uncertain economy and employment outlook, your Better Business Bureau offers guidance to job seekers to help them understand the kinds of career counseling and job placement assistance available and ensure they enlist the aid of trustworthy organizations.
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06/17/2008
With most leading economic indicators pointing toward continued tough times, many Americans are suddenly finding themselves out of work.
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06/17/2008
As a pioneer in dispute resolution, BBB is offering advice on how businesses can maintain high levels of trust through customer service and satisfaction programs.
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