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01/12/2013
Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact info to scammers. Be sure to verify a coupon deal is real before sharing your information.
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08/23/2012
Columbus, OH – August 23, 2012 – Numerous calls from consumers have alerted the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of a deceptive offer making the rounds in Central Ohio. Consumers are receiving a deceptive, official looking letter offering a free Android Tablet Computer, when in fact; it is an attempt to lure them into purchasing a vacation package.
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08/15/2012
Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints each year from consumers who unknowingly fall for scamming door-to-door solicitors. While many door-to-door salespersons are honest, BBB receives troubling complaints from consumers who purchased items like magazines that never came, cosmetics and photography of poor quality, even meat that was no good. BBB warns that deceptive door-to-door sellers are looking to make a quick buck…and they’re on the rise.
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08/08/2012
Columbus, OH – August 8, 2012 – The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio (BBB) today issued an alert to warn consumers and businesses against an online beauty product company. MBeauty Lounge, an internet company selling popular discounted nail polish products worldwide, has racked up over 115 complaints from consumers in 25 states and 21 countries.
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08/06/2012
August 6, 2012 – Columbus, OH – Residents in Central Ohio have reported to your Better Business Bureau (BBB) that an individual by the name of ‘Tim’ claiming to be the owner of Tree Busters approached residents in Worthington, offering to perform tree removal services after taking the resident’s money, but never completed the work.
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07/02/2012
The recent damage done by the torrential storms in Central Ohio brings out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors who take advantage of those who have already been victimized.
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03/07/2012
olumbus, OH—March 6, 2012 – BBB is alerting consumers of Central Ohio about a Las Vegas company Personally Yours, who, according to 123 complaints, from 25 states charges consumers for personalized clothing and fails to deliver the product on time, or in some cases, at all.
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03/06/2012
Columbus, OH – March 6, 2012 – BBB is alerting the public about a Central Ohio company now doing business as X-Press Taxes. According to consumers complaints in eight states the company has filed for tax refunds on behalf of consumers and failed to deliver the refund.
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02/16/2012
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01/26/2012
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.
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12/01/2011
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08/18/2011
BBB cautions businesses and consumers about an email that purports to come from BBB. The email appears to come from a fake BBB address (BBBupdate@post.com) in the Atlanta metro area and falsely requests verification of BBB Ratings.
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06/15/2010
Two BBBs have recently issued warnings about work-at-home scams offering work that involves shipping packages overseas.
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05/14/2009
For years, Better Business Bureau has educated consumers about not giving out personal information over the telephone or to anyone who shows up at their front door. With the U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.
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05/07/2009
Better Business Bureau warns that deceptive door-to-door magazine sales crews are hitting the pavement and looking to earn a quick buck this summer. In the last 12 months alone, BBB has received 1,100 complaints from consumers in 46 states and the District of Columbia against more than 50 companies that are selling magazines door-to-door.
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