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05/17/2010
Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.
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05/03/2010
The next phase of the 2010 Census begins in May and roughly 700,000 Census takers will start knocking on the doors of households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB encourages anyone who didn’t return their form in the mail to prepare for a visit from a Census taker by learning what to expect and how to identify scammers.
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09/04/2009
Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters.
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09/04/2009
Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised.
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08/03/2009
As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. BBB warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them.
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08/03/2009
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy, nor is it a topic people enjoy thinking about. BBB advises consumers that if they own something of value they would like to pass on to family or loved ones at their death, they should create an estate plan.
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06/30/2009
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely cautious when answering the door to traveling alarm system salespersons. BBB has received complaints from homeowners across North America who were subjected to high-pressure sales tactics and felt deceived by the salesperson into buying an expensive alarm system.
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06/03/2009
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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