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03/05/12:
Tips on Storm Relief Donations
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In the wake of severe storms that came through the Midwest and South, the BBB offers the following tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations to assist storm victims and their families:
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01/25/12:
Timeshare Marketing Scams
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Timeshare owners across the country are being scammed out of millions of dollars by unscrupulous companies that promise to sell or rent the unsuspecting victims' timeshares
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01/24/12:
Look Out for Super Bowl Scams
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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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08/17/11:
7 Tips to Guard Against ID Theft on Campus
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As college students prepare to head back to campus in the next few weeks, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. College students are susceptible to identity theft, however, and the BBB recommends that they take seven simpl...
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05/05/11:
Online Scams Proliferate in the Wake of Osama’s Death
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In the aftermath of the death of Osama Bin Laden this past weekend, Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina is warning consumers to watch out for a slew of cyber-scams that have popped up in the past few days.
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03/18/10:
2010 Census Get the Facts
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The 2010 Census will ask for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home - just 10 simple questions that will take about 10 minutes to answer.
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01/15/10:
BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message to Haiti
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In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. The BBB Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina advises donors that giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give—but you sh...
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09/11/09:
BBB Shred Day/Secure Your ID Day
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The Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina, OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling, and American Security Shredding, Inc. invite the Western North Carolina Community to BBB “Shred Day/Secure Your ID” Day
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06/09/09:
Beware BBB Imposters: BBB warns against Craigslist
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Better Business Bureaus across the country are receiving reports of a new scam on Craigslist that deceives buyers by falsely claiming BBB accreditation and participation in a phony buyer’s protection program.
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05/05/09:
Swine Flu Scams
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Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.
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03/31/09:
Small Business Owners and the Stimulus Package
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On February 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-an economic stimulus plan totaling $787 billion in federal spending and tax cuts. For small business owners who don’t want to wade through the actual document,...
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03/24/09:
BBB Awards Grants
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The Better Business Bureau 2008’s Educational Foundation Consumer Education Grant’s Program purpose was to fund creative and innovative ideas for teaching consumer education. As a result, students should be better informed to make decisions about the...
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03/18/09:
Shred Day/Secure Your ID Day 2009
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The Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina is hosting a Shred Day/Secure Your ID Day, Saturday, April 18, 2009.
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03/06/09:
BBB Warns of Scams Associated with the Stimulus Package
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Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be extremely wary of companies that offer “free” advice on how to get government grants. Dozens of Web sites claim that, because of the recently passed stimulus package and other actions taken by Presid...
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07/01/08:
FBI Fraud Alert
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IF YOU ANSWER "YES" TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, YOU MAY BE GETTING SCAMMED!
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03/01/08:
IRS Economic Stimulus Payment
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The IRS will mail two informational notices to taxpayers advising them of the stimulus payments. However, taxpayers should be alert for tax rebate scams such as telephone calls or emails claiming to be from the IRS and asking for sensitive financial ...
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01/01/08:
Phishing Attacks Continue
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Beware! The BBB name continues to be used in "phishing" scams. Fraudulent emails containing malicious links and viruses have been sent to businesses and consumers around the country claiming to contain information on a complaint filed with the Better...
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08/01/07:
The Heat is On for Air Conditioner Thieves
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Police are hot on the trail of crooks who steal air conditioners. The perpetrators strip valuable copper parts from the stolen units and sell them on the black market...
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04/03/07:
Tips on Police, Firefighters, and Other Organizations
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The Police and Firefighters in our community are people who put their lives on the line to protect you, your family, and your community. So when you get a call or a letter asking you to give to a police or ...
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02/05/07:
New Labor Posters
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Labor law posters are required under North Carolina law. The posters carry information on the state's Wage and Hour Act and what are commonly referred to...
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