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Protect Yourself During Holidays from Scam Artists

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:00:38 +0000

UNDATED - The holidays are a favorite time of year for many of us, but the Better Business Bureau warns you to be careful to not let scammers put a damper on the festivities.

They report that, as we get closer to the holiday season, scammers will start to target consumers with tried and true financial schemes, so they've created a list of suggestions for keeping yourself out of harm's way as you buy presents or donate to charity

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Century of Business, Strong Future to be Recognized in St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:44:05 +0000

Area leaders will celebrate 100 years of strong central Minnesota business on Thursday. The Better Business Bureau is bringing their "Centennial Luncheon" event to the Atwood Memorial Center.

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Driveway Repair Scam Season Arrives, Affects St. Cloud Resident [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:07:17 +0000

Homeowners with out-of-shape driveways, beware - it's summer, and con artists might be knocking on your door to offer cheap, immediate repairs.

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April is Financial Literacy Month – Tips from the Better Business Bureau

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:09:57 +0000

April is National Financial Literacy month, and the Better Business Bureau has some startling statistics on how financially unprepared many families are.

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Better Business Bureau Shares Safe Travel Tips for Holiday Drivers

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:01:40 +0000

The holidays are a time for joy - but they can also be a headache for travelers battling traffic and winter weather. With this in mind, the Better Business Bureau has tips for making this holiday season a safe one.

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Better Business Bureau Warns of New Checking Account Theft Scam

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:39:23 +0000

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota is warning consumers of a new checking account theft scheme. It's from a Las Vegas-based company called "Funds Direct."

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Better Business Bureau Advises Relief Donors To Watch For Scams

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:02:44 +0000

Natural disasters tend to bring out the best in many people when it comes to charitable giving. Unfortunately, they also bring out the worst in scammers wishing to take advantage of that generosity by pretending to be relief organizations and then pocketing the money. In the aftermath of Japan's most devastating Earthquake to date, the Better Business Bureau has advice for people who want to donate money to relief efforts.

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Better Business Bureau Opens Satellite Office In St. Cloud

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:58:21 +0000

The BBB is here, and will provide many free services, including consultations on smart buying, workshops for small business owners, and most notably, assistance in filing consumer complaints.

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