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Better Business Bureau

Businesses who failed to respond in August 2010
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for August 2010
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's August statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Check your internet speed
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Check your internet website speed
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Creating a Culture of Trust in Your Company
Better Business Bureau on Sun 05 Sep 2010 at 10:00 PM
Trust is the foundation of all good relationships. Whether you are trying to establish a relationship built on trust with your customers, trust with your employees or trust between co-workers, effectiv
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Rebate Paperwork
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Will you have to jump through hoops to take advantage of rebates?
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Beware of Fake Soldiers on Social & Dating Websites
Better Business Bureau on Wed 18 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Scammers pretending to be members of the military are wooing women on Internet dating and social networking sites, but they aren't looking for love --- they are looking for money.
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Getting Linked: Making the Most of Social Media
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Businesses need to be wary of how they use social media sites to promote themselves.Here are some tips when using LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Prevent ID Theft: Dispose of Office Electronics Safely
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Disposing of outdated office computers, printers and copiers the right way is not only important for protecting the environment, it also staves off the efforts of data thieves.
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Keep your Business Safe & Secure
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Join us September 22, 2010 in Nanaimo for an exclusive "Keeping Your Business Safe & Secure,” BBB Micro-Convention. Click here to find out more.
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Becoming a Better Business: Get Recognized at the Torch Awards
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Each year BBB recognizes and celebrates Vancouver Island businesses that demonstrate excellent marketplace ethics and business standards at the annual Torch Awards celebration.
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You Too Can Donate Like a Billionaire
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give-just like billionaires do
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10 Ways to Spot Work at Home Scams
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Beware of "jobs” or "business opportunities” that seem to offer high pay for work you can do at home. Often these programs are bogus.
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Senior Citizens Targeted With Telephone Scam
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Senior Citizens Targeted With Telephone Scam. Scammers pose as grandchildren to dupe unsuspecting grandparents
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College or University Bound?
Better Business Bureau on Mon 02 Aug 2010 at 10:00 PM
Seven Tips for Students to Fight Identity Theft
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Trust Kids to Make Online Purchases?
Better Business Bureau on Sun 25 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Right or Wrong August 2010 - Door to Door Sales
Better Business Bureau on Wed 14 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
While many people who come to your door offering to sell you a service or product are legitimate, you should always be diligent before making a purchase.
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Right or Wrong August 2010 - Door to Door Sales
Better Business Bureau on Wed 14 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Door-to-door Sales Season
Better Business Bureau on Wed 14 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
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BBB Mid Island Accredited Business Micro-Convention
Better Business Bureau on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
Save the date! BBB Mid Island Accredited Business Micro-Convention BBB will be hosting a free mini convention for mid-island Accredited Businesses September 22, 2010 in Nanaimo.
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BBB Coupon Book - Discounted Advertising Opportunity
Better Business Bureau on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
Hurry NOW! And book your space in the BBB Fall Edition Coupon Booklet.
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Businesses Who Failed to Respond - June 2010
Better Business Bureau on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 10:00 PM
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BBB Small Business Advice
Better Business Bureau on Sun 27 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
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To Stem Privacy Abuses, Industry Groups will Track Web Trackers
Better Business Bureau on Thu 24 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
A new system to police privacy abuses by companies that track consumers' Web-surfing habits for ad targeting will be launched in coming months.
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Right or Wrong July 2010 - Avoid Oil Spill Scams
Better Business Bureau on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
Gulf Oil Spill Scams
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Right or Wrong July 2010
Better Business Bureau on Thu 17 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
Gulf Oil Spill Scams
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Avoiding Online Car Buying Scams
Better Business Bureau on Wed 16 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
Be an empowered consumer when buying cars online!
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Telus Warns of New Scam
Better Business Bureau on Thu 10 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
From the Telecom Blog
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Right or Wrong - June 2010
Better Business Bureau on Mon 07 Jun 2010 at 10:00 PM
Employment Opportunity Scam?
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Say "I DO"
Better Business Bureau on Mon 31 May 2010 at 10:00 PM
Say "I Do” to Taking Control of Personal Finances; BBB offers money management advice for newlyweds
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Right or Wrong - May 2010
Better Business Bureau on Thu 20 May 2010 at 10:00 PM
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BBB Announces New Board of Directors
Better Business Bureau on Thu 06 May 2010 at 10:00 PM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors as elected at the Annual General Meeting held May 4, 2010.
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Junior Achievement Economics for Success Program
Better Business Bureau on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 10:00 PM
Junior Achievement's unique approach allows volunteers from the community to deliver their programs free-of-charge to schools. We are currently recruiting Economics for Success (EFS) program volunteers
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Businesses who failed to respond in March 2010
Better Business Bureau on Mon 19 Apr 2010 at 10:00 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBB Vancouver Island concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Busines
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BBB Announces Nominees for 2010 Torch Awards
Better Business Bureau on Mon 05 Apr 2010 at 10:00 PM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) will be celebrating the ethical achievements of Vancouver Island businesses at the 2010 Torch Awards Gala celebration on May 14, 2010
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RIght or Wrong - April 2010
Better Business Bureau on Thu 01 Apr 2010 at 10:00 PM
Be Wary of the Web
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BBB Reminds Shoppers to Be Careful When Buying Online
Better Business Bureau on Sun 28 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Shopping online is a convenient way to avoid the crowds while buying novelty items and other products for yourself, your family or your friends. Whether you are shopping via an online store or online a
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Online Job Scams
Better Business Bureau on Sun 21 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB warns that not all work-at home opportunities being advertised online are legitimate and many could cost you money or your identity.
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Right or Wrong - December 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Internet Online Shopping Part II
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Right or Wrong - March 2010
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Social Media Tips
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Motivated Complaint Handling Builds Trust
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Guidelines for Businesses
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The Power of Social Media
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
2009 was a banner year for social media.
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March 2010 is Fraud Prevention Month
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Teach your kids how to stay safe on Social Networks.
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Scam Alert for March 2010
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Lottery Scam Emerges Across North America.
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BBB AGM
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB Vancouver Island Annual General Meeting will take place on April 20, 2010
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Businesses who failed to respond in February 2010
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBB Vancouver Island concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Busines
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for February 2010
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Phishing Scams Proliferate the Internet
Better Business Bureau on Sun 14 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Phishing scams continue to proliferate the Internet. It seems new phishing scams are emerging daily threatening the security of your personal and financial information.
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Smart Shopping Tips for Spring Break
Better Business Bureau on Tue 09 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
Scammers take advantage of Spring retail season as an opportunity for fraud, which hurts the trust consumers have in everything from shopping in-person to buying online.
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Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe on Social Networks
Better Business Bureau on Sun 07 Mar 2010 at 10:00 PM
The popularity of social networking continues to grow among kids. Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of
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Get Educated During Fraud Prevention Month
Better Business Bureau on Sun 28 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
March is Fraud Prevention Month. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in partnership with local and national private sector firms, consumer and volunteer groups, government agencies and law enforcement org
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Executive Director's Blog: Phone Scam Uses BBB Name
Better Business Bureau on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Phone Scam Uses BBB Name
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Executive Director's Blog: Phone Scam Uses BBB Name
Better Business Bureau on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Lottery Scam Emerges Across North America
Better Business Bureau on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Better Business Bureau warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization's name in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery
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Executive Director's Blog: Phone Scam Uses BBB Name
Better Business Bureau on Mon 22 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Be aware of a new scam hitting consumers and businesses in which the BBB's name is being used in order to collect consumer and business information. We believe these scam calls are likely to result in
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Executive Director's Blog: Beware of Bogus Facebook Email
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
All Facebook users should be on the lookout for a fraudulent email claiming to be from Facebook. The email reads as follows:Dear user of facebook,Because of the measures taken to
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Executive Director's Blog: Ongoing Credit Card Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Ongoing Credit Card Scam
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Executive Director's Blog: Nominate a Business for a Torch Awards
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Nominate a Business for a Torch Awards
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Executive Director's Blog: Nominate a Business for a Torch Awards
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
The 2010 Torch Awards are coming soon! Help us celebrate businesses that go above and beyond in their commitment to ethics - nominate a business now for the 2010 Torch Awards!All businesses, in all ind
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Executive Director's Blog: Beware of Bogus Facebook Email
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Beware of Bogus Facebook Email
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Executive Director's Blog: Ongoing Credit Card Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Credit card fraud takes many different forms. BBB has recently been notified of an ongoing telemarketing scam in which people's credit card information is being stolen and used for purposes of identity
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March is Fraud Prevention Month
Better Business Bureau on Thu 11 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
March is Fraud Prevention Month
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Becoming a Better Business: Rebates - The Real Deal
Better Business Bureau on Thu 11 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Rebates - The Real Deal
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Call for 2010 Torch Award Nominations & Judges
Better Business Bureau on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Call for Nominations
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Scam Alert
Better Business Bureau on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Telemarketers Asking For Your Monthly Processor Statements
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Grandparents Across North America Fall Victim to Scammers Posing as their Grandch
Better Business Bureau on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Well-meaning senior citizens who think they are helping a grandchild in distress are becoming victims of another wave of the so-called "Grandparent Scam,” warns Better Business Bureau.
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Twitter/Social Media
Better Business Bureau on Wed 10 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
The Power of Social Media
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Executive Director's Blog: Nominate a Business for a Torch Award
Better Business Bureau on Mon 08 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Toyota Recall Information
Better Business Bureau on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
Recently, Toyota announced two safety recalls that cover some of its models. Both recall campaigns address conditions related to the accelerator pedal. The first recall, "Floor Mat Entrapment,” regar
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Executive Director's Blog: Ongoing Credit Card Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 01 Feb 2010 at 10:00 PM
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BBB warns of fool's gold when it comes to Olympic memorabilia
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Olympics' souvenirs and collectibles are hot items, but BBB warns consumers to be aware of fakes which may end up flooding the marketplace before and during the Games.
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Scams Arrive As Winter Olympics Approach
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB warns athletes, tourists and locals to stay alert and avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
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Olympic Visitors Warned About Property Rental Scams
Better Business Bureau on Tue 26 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB reminds both International visitors and Canadian residents to be careful and do their homework before booking vacation rentals.
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Olympic Visitors Warned About Property Rental Scams
Better Business Bureau on Tue 26 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB reminds both International visitors and Canadian residents to be careful and do their homework before booking vacation rentals.
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Executive Director's Blog: Understanding Rebate Programs
Better Business Bureau on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Executive Director's Blog: Understanding Rebate Promotions
Better Business Bureau on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Understanding Rebate Promotions
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Executive Director's Blog: Understanding Rebate Promotions
Better Business Bureau on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Everyone is looking to save some money these days. Taking advantage of rebate offers is one way that you can s
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Help BBB Celebrate Ethical Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 6:00 AM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) is calling on all Vancouver Island consumers to help celebrate ethical businesses.
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Becoming a Better Business.
Better Business Bureau on Wed 20 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Promoting Health and Fitness in the Workplace.
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How to Create a Twitter Community.
Better Business Bureau on Wed 20 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Twitter can be a powerful tool for connecting with your consumers and other like-minded businesses.
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Executive Director's Blog: Yellow Pages Misrepresentation
Better Business Bureau on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB has recently received numerous calls from local businesses stating that they are receiving unsolicited online directory advertising order forms from a company that at first glance could be misconst
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Executive Director's Blog: Yellow Pages Misrepresentation
Better Business Bureau on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
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Executive Director's Blog: Yellow Pages Misrepresentation
Better Business Bureau on Mon 18 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Executive Director's Blog: Yellow Pages Misrepresentation
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BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts
Better Business Bureau on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises donors that giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give-but you should still use caution.
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Directory Advertising Opportunity Misleading Island Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns Vancouver Island businesses to be wary of fax and email solicitations currently targeting local companies encouraging them to advertise in a business directory with a
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BBB Advises Donors on How to Check Out Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals
Better Business Bureau on Tue 12 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Canadians are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.
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Top 10 Scams of 2009: Protect Yourself From Becoming a Victim of Fraud in 2010
Better Business Bureau on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
The following is a brief summary of the top scams from the past calendar year and simple tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud in 2010.
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2009 Top 10 Complaint and Inquiry Statistics by Industry
Better Business Bureau on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB Vancouver Island received a similar number of complaints and inquiries about businesses in 2009 as compared with 2008, with one or two interesting surprises.
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10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed
Better Business Bureau on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
In most cases of fraud and scams that are reported to BBB one or more of the following 10 red flags could have been an indicator to the victim that they were about to be ripped off.
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Don't Become a Victim of Fraud in 2010:BBB Releases New Smart Consumer Tip Sheets
Better Business Bureau on Sat 09 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
BBB Vancouver Island has released a series of Smart Consumer Tips Sheets and embarked on an intensified public outreach program for 2010.
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Got holiday junk in the trunk? Tips for joining a gym.
Better Business Bureau on Mon 04 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
Each year hundreds of consumers make New Year's resolutions to join a health club. Although many people who join health clubs are pleased with their choices, others are not
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Become a Savy Consumer in 2010
Better Business Bureau on Sun 03 Jan 2010 at 10:00 PM
The New Year is here and, because of the rough economy, it's more important that ever to resolve to be a savvy consumer.
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Why Use Twitter to Grow Your Business?
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
Twitter can be a powerful tool for connecting with your consumers and other like-minded businesses.
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Wishing You and Your Staff a Happy Holiday Season.
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
BBB Accredited Businesses work hard all year long. This is the season to celebrate your achievements with your staff, friends and family.
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Promote Ethics & Trust in the Workplace
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
BBB has begun planning and preparations for the 2010 Torch Award Celebration. Click here to find out how your business can get involved in supporting the largest consumer driven awards celebration on V
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2009 Year in Review
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
2009 was a dynamic year at our BBB.
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Business-2-Business Discounts
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
As a BBB Accredited Business there is a growing number of Business-2-Business Discounts for your company to take advantage of.
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Becoming a Better Business
Better Business Bureau on Sun 20 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
Becoming a Better Business: Helping Employees Take Pride in Their Work
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Scammers Deliver Email Scam in Time for the Holidays
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to a new holiday email scam that's popping-up in consumers' inboxes just in time for the holiday shopping season.
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Giving to Charity
Better Business Bureau on Mon 07 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
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Giving to Charity
Better Business Bureau on Mon 07 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
Giving to Charity
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Scam Alert - Chase Bank Phishing Scam Email
Better Business Bureau on Wed 02 Dec 2009 at 10:00 PM
A recent Phishing scam email has been detected with the subject "Chase Bank: notice to all customers"
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Executive Directors Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed (Red Flag #10)
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Red Flag #10: Something Doesn't Feel RightThis is probably the most important and most
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Executive Directors Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed (Red Flag #10)
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Executive Directors Blog: 10 Red Flags You Are Being Scammed (Red Flag #10)
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Mail-In Rebates: Now Available in Paper or Plastic
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Once the excitement of the holidays wears off, it's time to start reaping the promised rewards of mail-in rebates. Retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and the Better Bus
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Be A Savvy Bidder Using Online Auctions
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Online auctions can be a great place for finding deals at any time of year, but over the holidays such sites become hot spots for tracking down popular and hard-to-get gifts - such as new game consoles
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Don't Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holida
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Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because t
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Smart Shopping Tips for the Holidays
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
During the busy shopping season, consumers like to use debit and credit cards. However, scammers often see this as a great opportunity for fraud, which causes the public to mistrust shopping in-person
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Promote Ethics and Trust in the Marketplace
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
BBB has begun planning and preparations for the 2010 Torch Award Celebration.
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Becoming a Better Business: Boosting Office Morale
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
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Connect with us in the Twitterverse.
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
If you or your business uses Twitter, the BBB wants to follow you to help to build your Twitter network!
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Tips for Office Holiday Giving
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Promoting philanthropy with employees is a great way to spread the holiday spirit and promote camaraderie around the office. Click here for tips on encouraging charitable giving in the workplace
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Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as Reputable Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
BBB has recently been informed that a scam artist is operating in Greater Victoria posing as an employee of a legitimate business.
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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New Time Share Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
Your time share may have sounded like a great vacation solution at the time you bought it, but some consumers are finding that the monthly maintenance fees and associated costs they're paying are not w
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Businesses who failed to respond in October 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB publishes local statistics for October 2009
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's October statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Beware H1N1 and other Flu Vaccine Scams
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Nov 2009 at 10:00 PM
With the current flu season upon us, and extended media coverage regarding the delay and low inventory of the H1N1 vaccine, scam artists are taking advantage of the public's anxiety and selling readily
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Council of Better Business Bureaus Names Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO
Better Business Bureau on Tue 08 Sep 2009 at 10:07 AM
The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO.
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Businesses who failed to respond in August 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 08 Sep 2009 at 9:37 AM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Fri 04 Sep 2009 at 4:18 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for August 2009
Better Business Bureau on Fri 04 Sep 2009 at 4:15 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's August statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Executive Director's Blog: Seniors Home Repair Scam
Better Business Bureau on Tue 01 Sep 2009 at 12:20 PM
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Executive Director's Blog: Business Bankruptcy
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Aug 2009 at 11:18 AM
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New Business-2-Business Discount Program
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 5:00 PM
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new BBB Accredited Business "Business-2-Business” Discount Program.
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Becoming A Better Business: Inexpensive Ways to Promote Your Business
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 4:47 PM
Five inexpensive ways to promote your business
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Managing Complaints Online
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 3:57 PM
The old adage is that a satisfied customer will tell three people and an unsatisfied customer will tell ten. However, with the advent of blogs, Twitter, and YouTube, disgruntled customers can now share
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BBB Seeks Your Feedback for the 2010 Torch Awards
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 3:49 PM
We are looking for feedback from BBB Accredited Businesses as to what business Award Categories you would like to see included in the 2010 Torch Award nomination process.
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BBB Welcomes Two New Members to our Team
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 3:43 PM
The BBB is pleased to announce the addition of two new players to the BBB sales and retention team.
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Businesses who failed to respond in July 2009
Better Business Bureau on Fri 14 Aug 2009 at 12:09 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB publishes local statistics for July 2009
Better Business Bureau on Fri 14 Aug 2009 at 11:39 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's July 2009 statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Fri 14 Aug 2009 at 10:18 AM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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Executive Director's Blog: Adventure Park Ticket Scam
Better Business Bureau on Tue 11 Aug 2009 at 12:08 PM
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BBB Welcomes New Business Development & Sales Manager
Better Business Bureau on Wed 29 Jul 2009 at 4:43 PM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is pleased to welcome Claire Sear, the new Business Development & Sales Manager, to the Vancouver Island BBB team.
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Managing Complaints
Better Business Bureau on Mon 27 Jul 2009 at 9:04 PM
Whether we like it or not complaints happen in business. No matter what policies or practices you have in place to ensure superb customer service, there will be times when you will have an upset or uns
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Executive Director's Blog: Library Card Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Mon 27 Jul 2009 at 12:51 PM
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Executive Director's Blog: Beware Hidden Buyer's Club Membership Fees
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 12:24 PM
The Scam The BBB was recently contacted when a local resident reported a $9 charge on her credit card for a service she didn't recognize. After doing some research she discovered that she had been cha
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Executive Director's Blog: Assassination Email Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 12:21 PM
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Scam Alert: Shelf Corporation Scams
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 11:06 AM
While businesses find it increasingly more difficult to qualify for loans and lines of credit, small business owners are resorting to applying for loans from behind the façade of shelf corporations. B
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Becoming a Better Business: Effective Marketing Tips
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 11:00 AM
Effective marketing tips for becoming a better business.
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The Business of Social Networking
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:50 AM
In today's modern, technologically savvy world keeping informed tends to include regularly scheduled visits to an online social networking site. Businesses are only just beginning to truly explore the
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Money Laundering Presentation
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:43 AM
Accredited Businesses are invited to join the BBB on July 22 from Noon to 1 p.m. for a free Merchants Against Money Laundering presentation by the RCMP.
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Right or Wrong June 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 14 Jul 2009 at 2:51 PM
Buyers club membership scam, mortgage fraud
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Businesses who failed to respond in June 2009
Better Business Bureau on Fri 10 Jul 2009 at 4:47 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes June's New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Fri 10 Jul 2009 at 4:35 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for June 2009
Better Business Bureau on Fri 10 Jul 2009 at 4:28 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's May statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Get Rich Quick Seminars Hit the Island
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Jul 2009 at 10:19 AM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that free "get-rich-quick” seminars are coming to Vancouver Island.
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BBB Warns Against Twitter Moneymaking Schemes
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Jul 2009 at 10:51 AM
Through Tweets, e-mail and Web sites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that the large print for suc
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BBB Advice on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Jul 2009 at 10:38 AM
In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner and money manager is extremely important. Between the volatility of today's market and revelations of Bernie Madoff-like P
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Right or Wrong May 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Jun 2009 at 2:46 PM
Anonimity in reporting businesses to the BBB, lost or stolen library card liabilities
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Jun 2009 at 2:34 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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Becoming a Better Business: 5 Tips to Becoming An Effective Leader
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:54 PM
5 Tips to Becoming An Effective Leader
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Fraudcast.ca: Keeping You Informed
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:53 PM
BBB in partnership with Fraud Squad and Capital One Canada provides weekly updates on frauds and scams affecting Vancouver Island and the rest of Canada.
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Join the BBB on Facebook and Twitter
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:52 PM
Your local BBB has expanded to provide up-to-date information on events and scams via the online social networking community. For regular, real time updates on what's happening on Vancouver Island be s
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TrustBrief OPT-IN
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:47 PM
The BBB in partnership with SmartBrief has created a free weekly email news brief service available to all Accredited Businesses across North America.
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Accredited Business Identifiers: Are You Making the Most of Your BBB Accreditatio
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:43 PM
As a BBB Accredited Business you should have received a BBB Accreditation Decal to be displayed at your place of business. By prominently displaying your BBB Accreditation you are letting your customer
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2010 Accredited Business Directory
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:41 PM
The 2010 edition of the BBB Vancouver Island Accredited Business Directory (due out this fall) is currently in production. Ad space is now available for all BBB Accredited Businesses.
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Torch Awards Success
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Jun 2009 at 2:39 PM
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AND THE WINNERS ARE…BBB Announces 2009 Torch Award Winners
Better Business Bureau on Thu 11 Jun 2009 at 9:55 AM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) wishes to congratulate the 12 businesses who were announced as the 2009 Torch Award Winners last night during the gala presentation at the Westin, B
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Businesses who failed to respond in May 2009
Better Business Bureau on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 12:10 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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Businesses who failed to respond in May 2009
Better Business Bureau on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 12:10 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 12:00 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for May 2009
Better Business Bureau on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 11:58 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's May statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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BBB publishes local statistics for May 2009
Better Business Bureau on Thu 04 Jun 2009 at 11:58 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's May statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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2009 Torch Award Categories
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:45 AM
View the 2009 Torch Award categories.
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2009 Torch Award Categories
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:45 AM
View the 2009 Torch Award categories.
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Torch Award Special Features
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:42 AM
Read about some of the exciting perks from the 2009 Torch Awards event.
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Torch Award Special Features
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:42 AM
Read about some of the exciting perks from the 2009 Torch Awards event.
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2009 Torch Awards Sponsors and Gala Partners
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:37 AM
BBB would like to give a special thanks to these businesses for their support of the 2009 Torch Awards.
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2009 Torch Awards Sponsors and Gala Partners
Better Business Bureau on Wed 27 May 2009 at 10:37 AM
BBB would like to give a special thanks to these businesses for their support of the 2009 Torch Awards.
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AND THE WINNERS ARE…BBB Announces 2009 Torch Award Winners
Better Business Bureau on Fri 22 May 2009 at 9:58 AM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) wishes to congratulate the 12 businesses who were announced as the 2009 Torch Award Winners last night during the gala presentation at the Westin, B
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Tip of the Month: bchrma.org
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:23 PM
It is especially important during tough economic times that businesses find and hold onto good people. The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) provides helpful Human Resources informati
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Tip of the Month: bchrma.org
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:23 PM
It is especially important during tough economic times that businesses find and hold onto good people. The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) provides helpful Human Resources informati
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Contracts: Get it in Writing!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:22 PM
Nearly everyday the BBB receives complaints from consumers that could have easily been prevented had a written contract been put in place prior to the transaction.
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Contracts: Get it in Writing!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:22 PM
Nearly everyday the BBB receives complaints from consumers that could have easily been prevented had a written contract been put in place prior to the transaction.
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Scam Alert: Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:17 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services - typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls - are
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Scam Alert: Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:17 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services — typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls —
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Torch Awards Update: one week to go!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:10 PM
The Torch Awards gala extravaganza will take place 6:00 p.m., May 21, 2009 in the Ballroom at the Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa. We’ve designed the entire evening to be an opportuni
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Torch Awards Update: one week to go!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 14 May 2009 at 2:10 PM
The Torch Awards gala extravaganza will take place 6:00 p.m., May 21, 2009 in the Ballroom at the Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa. We've designed the entire evening to be an opportunity
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Businesses who failed to respond in April 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 3:58 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Publishes local statistics for April 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 3:56 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's April statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 3:55 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG WITH LOTS OF AD PITCHES TO BUSINESSES
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 1:03 PM
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BBB Warns Against a Summer Scam Going Door-to-Door Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 12:53 PM
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
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BBB Small Business Advice: Save Money by Bartering
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 6:18 AM
The concept of bartering predates currency, however currency isn’t as easy to come by these days and some business owners are seeing the benefit in trading their goods or services, instead of dealing
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Millions of Credit Card Holders Could Experience Hike in Interest Rate; BBB Advic
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 6:17 AM
Anyone who has recently seen the interest rates on their credit cards more than double isn’t alone. Citing economic conditions, American Express, Bank of America, Citibank, Capital One, and HSBC are
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BBB Money-Saving Advice: Tips for Clipping Coupons Online
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 6:15 AM
A tried and true way to save money in a tough economy is clipping coupons. Because of the Internet, however, a savvy consumer no longer has to wield a pair of scissors in order to reap rewards. The pop
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BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers: Be Cooperative, But Cautious!
Better Business Bureau on Tue 05 May 2009 at 6:13 AM
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 beginn
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week May 4, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 04 May 2009 at 3:19 PM
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Recent BBB Revocation: Pacific NW Housing Solutions aka BB & A Properties
Better Business Bureau on Mon 04 May 2009 at 10:32 AM
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Upstanding Businesses Urged to Step Forward! BBB Issues “Call for Entries” fo
Better Business Bureau on Mon 04 May 2009 at 5:18 AM
Better Business Bureau is now accepting entries for the 2010 BBB International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence competition. The award program recognizes businesses – small or large – who bu
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Deer Park Couple Receives Scam Calls from Fraud Recovery Department
Better Business Bureau on Thu 30 Apr 2009 at 4:10 PM
According to Blogs, Numbers and Names Change for this Scam
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BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams
Better Business Bureau on Wed 29 Apr 2009 at 1:39 PM
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
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BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams: Scammers are creating their own epidemic of sp
Better Business Bureau on Wed 29 Apr 2009 at 12:52 PM
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
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IRS Scam Emails RE: Stimulus Payments & Refunds Continue to Circulate
Better Business Bureau on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 3:28 PM
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Swine Flu Kits Already for Sale on Amazon
Better Business Bureau on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 3:23 PM
KNOW WHAT YOU REALLY NEED PRIOR TO PURCHASE
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Swine Flu Email Scams Started "Yesterday"
Better Business Bureau on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 3:21 PM
Scammers are creating their own epidemic of spam e-mails
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NEW TWIST TO TTY RELAY SCAM TARGETS UNSUSPECTING TEACHERS
Better Business Bureau on Tue 28 Apr 2009 at 11:24 AM
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week April 27, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 27 Apr 2009 at 4:06 PM
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Refresh Your Knowledge of Springtime Scams
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 11:36 AM
Springtime is a time when many people decided to give their homes a thorough cleaning. It’s also the perfect time of year for scam artists offering spring-cleaning services to take advantage of overw
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BBB Offers Advice to Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Wedding Vendors
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 11:30 AM
The wedding season is right around the corner and many consumers are shopping around at wedding shows to plan the perfect wedding. The Better Business Bureau would like to advise consumers to be cautio
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BBB Receives Complaints against Extended Auto Warranty Company and NASCAR Sponsor
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 9:10 AM
Consumers in all 50 states report company used misleading tactics to sell vehicle service contract of dubious value
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BBB on NBC Today Show: Misleading auto warranty solicitations
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 8:13 AM
BBB on NBC's Today Show's Investigative segement discussing US Fidelis, a major player behind misleading auto warranty solicitations plaguing consumers nationwide.
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BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warrant
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 6:48 AM
Consumers across the United States are alleging that Wentzville, MO-based US Fidelis, a company touting itself as “America’s leading provider of extended auto warranties,” pressured them into buy
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BBB says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Apr 2009 at 6:16 AM
Better Business Bureau is advising social networkers to read the fine print when responding to ads on Facebook or other social networking sites because the large print doesn’t always tell the whole s
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BBB Shreds Over 40-Thousand Pounds of Sensitive Documents to Reduce Identity Thef
Better Business Bureau on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 2:42 PM
BBB serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas shredded and recycled more than 40,000 pounds (over 20 tons) of financial records and other sensitive documents during BBB’s Secure Your ID Day on Sat
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248-256-5127 Calling!
Better Business Bureau on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 2:29 PM
Fraudulent Calls Attempting to Get Personal Information
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NATIONAL FORECLOSURE RELIEF, INC.’s FALSE GUARANTEE TO AVOID FORECLOSURE LEAVES
Better Business Bureau on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 1:52 PM
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week April 20, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 21 Apr 2009 at 2:09 PM
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BBB On Differences Between Debt Consolidation, Debt Negotiation And Debt Eliminat
Better Business Bureau on Tue 21 Apr 2009 at 2:01 PM
Consumers are being battered on all fronts and offers from companies to help get them out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling times. Offers of debt negotiation, debt settlement, and debt elimin
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BBB "Secure Your ID" Day Offers Free Shredding and Take-home Advice to Fight Iden
Better Business Bureau on Tue 21 Apr 2009 at 11:44 AM
Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas invites local residents and small businesses on Saturday, April 18, 2009, to take the first step in identity protection: If you don
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March Naming Names 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 2:55 PM
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Habitat for Humanity's Good Name Misused in Work at Home Scam
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 2:21 PM
Scam Variant First Comes onto BBB Wisconsin's Radar
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BBB Offers Tips on How to Stand Out From the Crowd at a Job Fair
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 1:00 PM
With unemployment rates climbing to double digits in some states, job hunters are turning out in record numbers at job fairs hoping to make a good impression and get back into the workforce. Competitio
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FICO 08 Is Here!
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 12:57 PM
The way consumer credit scores are calculated has changed. The Fair Isaac Corp. – creator of the FICO score – announced on January 29th that their new scoring model for determining credit scores, d
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Don’t Wire a Dime! BBB Warns of Latest Spring Break Scam Targeting Parents
Better Business Bureau on Mon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:06 AM
Fake Demand Similar to Grandparent Scam Calls
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2009 Torch Award Judges
Better Business Bureau on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 4:27 PM
The BBB would like to thank these people for volunteering their time to participate in the 2009 BBB Torch Awards judging process.
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Support Ethics in Business: Become A Torch Award Sponsor
Better Business Bureau on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 4:05 PM
Demonstrate your commitment to supporting ethics in the marketplace by becoming a 2009 Torch Award Sponsor.
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Torch Awards Update
Better Business Bureau on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 4:03 PM
The 2009 Torch Awards will be here soon – and it’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss!
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Tip of the Month: CanadaOne.com
Better Business Bureau on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 3:57 PM
CanadaOne.com is a useful small business resource with 900+ how-to small business articles, a free Canadian business directory with 11,000+ listings, current small business news, free tools and online
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Scam Alert: Business Directory Scam
Better Business Bureau on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 3:55 PM
Businesses have been contacting the BBB reporting that companies misrepresenting themselves are harassing them in attempts to sell advertising in a business directory.
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BBB on How to Stand Out in the Crowd at a Job Fair
Better Business Bureau on Thu 16 Apr 2009 at 11:50 AM
With unemployment rates climbing to double digits in some states, job hunters are turning out in record numbers at job fairs hoping to make a good impression and get back into the workforce. Competitio
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It’s a free ‘save your money’ weekend at the Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau on Thu 16 Apr 2009 at 6:59 AM
The BBB is gearing up for a fast paced weekend – literally offering something for everyone. Event number one: Do you earn money? Then this is for you. Taxes should be done and out of the way. You
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National Yellow Pages Online of Russell, IL Calling Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 15 Apr 2009 at 12:57 PM
BBB Cautions Businesses about Responding to Phone Calls for Listing “Renewals”
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21st Century Legal Services, Inc. of CA: Foreclosure Consultants Calling Montanan
Better Business Bureau on Tue 14 Apr 2009 at 2:52 PM
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Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week - Beware of Theses Investor Traps!
Better Business Bureau on Tue 14 Apr 2009 at 11:35 AM
Governor Otter has declared April as “Financial Literacy Month.” One action being taken by the Department of Finance to support financial literacy during April is to issue a consumer bulletin each
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Little Bernie Madoffs Abound on the Internet; BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Sche
Better Business Bureau on Tue 14 Apr 2009 at 11:30 AM
Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, Better
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week April 13, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 13 Apr 2009 at 4:31 PM
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Don't Let Disaster Strike Twice
Better Business Bureau on Mon 13 Apr 2009 at 9:53 AM
BBB will hold a press conference tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd at 2 pm at BBB's corporate office to warn consumers and businesses about renegade roofers who prey on communities that have been hit by seve
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BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online
Better Business Bureau on Thu 09 Apr 2009 at 11:12 AM
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BBB Warns Small Business Owners to Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Thu 09 Apr 2009 at 6:52 AM
Better Business Bureau warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services — typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls — are cr
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Free Document Shredding to Prevent ID Theft
Better Business Bureau on Thu 09 Apr 2009 at 6:52 AM
Free document shredding will be available to consumers and businesses on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10:00am to Noon at the Idaho Transportation Department, 3311 W. State St. Boise.
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Fake FBI/US Dept. of Justice Email Letters Attempt To Tempt You into Believing Sc
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 2:37 PM
“Spring Bank Client Card” and Dr. Ferren’s “Identity Card” Attached
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Fraudulent Bozeman Chronicle Ad Calls Being Made To Montanans by “Melissa” As
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 2:22 PM
Thanks to the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce and the Daily Chronicle for this Warning
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Businesses who failed to respond in March 2009
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 11:19 AM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 11:14 AM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses
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BBB publishes local statistics for March 2009
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 11:01 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's March statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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And the nominees are...BBB Announces 2009 Torch Award Nominees
Better Business Bureau on Wed 08 Apr 2009 at 10:10 AM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) announced the 2009 Torch Awards nominees yesterday during a special presentation at the Westin, Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa. ‘A’ re
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week April 6, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 3:12 PM
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BBB Advice on Purchasing Wedding Insurance; Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Ba
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 11:51 AM
With the number of commercial bankruptcies on the rise, some brides and grooms are getting burned by bankrupt vendors. Because of the weak economy, couples might want to consider wedding insurance and
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Little Bernie Madoffs Abound on the Internet; BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Sche
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 11:49 AM
Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, Better
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BBB Warns Small Business Owners to Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 11:46 AM
Better Business Bureau warns small business owners that reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services — typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls — are cr
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BBB on How to Stand Out From the Crowd at a Job Fair
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 11:44 AM
With unemployment rates climbing to double digits in some states, job hunters are turning out in record numbers at job fairs hoping to make a good impression and get back into the workforce. Competitio
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Your Credit Angel, LLC Ordered to Cease and Desist in Idaho
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 8:54 AM
Company Address in ID Nothing More Than a Mail Drop Box
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Las Vegas Mortgage Modification Company Ordered to Cease and Desist
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 8:30 AM
Address is Nothing More Than a Mail Drop Box Boise, Idaho . . . The Idaho Department of Finance has issued a cease and desist order against a Nevada-based business, Your Credit Angel, L
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Recent BBB Accredited Business Revocation: Apply 2 Save of Coeur d'Alene, ID
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Apr 2009 at 11:27 AM
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BBB Welcomes new Board of Directors
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Apr 2009 at 9:21 AM
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) elected its new Board of Directors for 2009/2010 at the Annual General Meeting held on April 2, 2009.
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Idaho Falls Coin Dealer Sued For Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Apr 2009 at 6:56 AM
The Idaho Department of Finance has filed a civil lawsuit in Bonneville County District Court against Idaho Falls resident Gene E. Hinsley and his company, Galaxy Coin, LLC. The complaint alleges viol
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Phony Letter from Publishers Clearing House Lands in Mailboxes Across the Country
Better Business Bureau on Fri 03 Apr 2009 at 10:23 AM
Better Business Bureau is warning the public to beware of letters supposedly from Publishers Clearing House which claim that they have won a grand prize drawing of $1 million. Despite how official the
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Top businesses and non-profit leaders celebrated by BBB and DC power elite.
Better Business Bureau on Fri 03 Apr 2009 at 10:22 AM
Prominent Washington, D.C., leaders from both business and the non-profit sector came together at the 2009 BBB International Torch Award to recognize several outstanding businesses and individuals for
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BBB Event Offers Free Identity Theft Protection Advice and On-Site Document Shred
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 1:04 PM
Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas invites local residents and small businesses on Saturday, April 18, 2009, to take the first step in identity protection: If you don
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BBB on NPR Marketplace Money: Quick Fix Credit Scams
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 8:56 AM
Scams offering to lower property taxes or save people from foreclosure are everywhere. But what about ads promising to get rid of bad credit? Sally Herships finds out why people are believing the ads a
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BBB says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 8:55 AM
Better Business Bureau is advising social networkers to read the fine print when responding to ads on Facebook or other social networking sites because the large print doesn’t always tell the whole s
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Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 8:11 AM
Always read the fine print or risk paying the price when being tempted by ads on social networking sites
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Hail Season Is Here!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 02 Apr 2009 at 7:17 AM
Spring time is the season for severe storms, and many times this means hail. While the average hail storm lasts about six minutes, the National Weather Service estimates that hail causes roughly $1 bil
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Two Warnings for MT and Inland NW Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 4:17 PM
Deceptive "Raising Funds for Chamber" and "Your Card Processing Machine is out of Compliance" Calls
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Recent BBB Revocation: T.K. Enterprize of Spokane, WA.
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 1:43 PM
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FICO 08 is here! The equation for consumer credit scores has changed.
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 11:57 AM
The way consumer credit scores are calculated has changed. The Fair Isaac Corp. – creator of the FICO score – announced on January 29 that their new scoring model for determining credit scores, dub
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BBB Advice on Purchasing Wedding Insurance; Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Ba
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 11:56 AM
With the number of commercial bankruptcies on the rise, some brides and grooms are getting burned by bankrupt vendors. Because of the weak economy, couples might want to consider wedding insurance and
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BBB International Torch Awards recognize outstanding ethical practices and contri
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Apr 2009 at 8:06 AM
A top retailer, a car company, a tech leader, a construction firm and two Washington non-profit leaders were honored this evening at the BBB International Torch Awards event in Washington, D.C. The Tor
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BBB Warns Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consume
Better Business Bureau on Tue 31 Mar 2009 at 7:16 AM
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 pass
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Phony Letter from Publishers Clearing House Lands in Mailboxes across the Country
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 3:51 PM
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Foreclosure Rescue Gone Wrong- ABC News '20/20' Video Report Mentions BBB
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 1:53 PM
ABC News '20/20' mentions BBB in their "Foreclosure Gone Wrong" segment involving a loan modification company and loan renegotiation schemes.
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week March 30, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 12:59 PM
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This week's fraud prevention tip: Prevent Identity Theft
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 10:28 AM
Identity theft can happen to anyone at any time. It’s estimated that ID Theft costs Canadians about 21.5 million dollars per year. While its impossible to ensure that your identity is never stolen, t
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Scheme Purportedly Announcing a Millionaire Contest
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 7:41 AM
The IC3 has been alerted to the circulation of a fraudulent e-mail, purportedly from the "The Oprah Winfrey Show", notifying recipients of their nomination for the "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show."
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State Provides Free Labor Law Posters
Better Business Bureau on Mon 30 Mar 2009 at 7:38 AM
Private companies are again trying to sell Idaho businesses the required labor law posters they can get from the Idaho Department of Labor for free.
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Why Pay To Borrow Your Own Money?
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Mar 2009 at 6:20 AM
Tax season is here and many Americans are looking forward to getting a large refund. Because some taxpayers grow impatient when it comes to waiting for Uncle Sam to sign the check and so many tax prepa
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SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC. of Pullman, WA Account Profile Being Mi
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 3:08 PM
Mailing Comes from Guardian Claim Services of Houston, TX
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BBB Reports Ongoing Problem With Online Job Scams
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 10:44 AM
Better Business Bureau warns job-seekers to beware of misleading online job postings and employment arrangements aimed at stealing money and identities. Online employment scams generally target the i
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BBB Celebrates Ethical Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Mar 2009 at 9:59 AM
VICTORIA, BC – The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island (BBB) will be celebrating the ethical achievements of Vancouver Island businesses at the 2009 Torch Awards Gala celebration on May 21, 20
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week February 23, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Wed 25 Mar 2009 at 2:25 PM
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BBB Warns Job Hunters to Steer Clear of Rebate Processing Job Scams
Better Business Bureau on Wed 25 Mar 2009 at 2:06 PM
Better Business Bureau is warning job hunters to beware of opportunities to work from home processing rebates. While the job offer may claim that people can earn up to a thousand dollars a day without
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week March 23, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 3:16 PM
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Magazine Sales Door-to-Door: Fresh Start Opportunities of WA Ignored WA AG Warnin
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 11:21 AM
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BBB on Differences Between Debt Consolidation, Debt Negotiation and Debt Eliminat
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 9:13 AM
Consumers are being battered on all fronts and offers from companies to help get them out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling times. Offers of debt negotiation, debt settlement, and debt elimin
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A New Twist To An Old Scam Using The BBB Name
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 9:10 AM
The Better Business Bureau of Southwestern Idaho and Eastern Oregon(BBB) alerts all businesses to a new twist on a well-known scam using the BBB name.
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BBB Warns Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consume
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Mar 2009 at 6:21 AM
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 pass
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BBB says Buyer Beware When Shopping Going-Out-of-Business Sales
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 12:13 PM
As National Consumer Protection Week draws to a close, BBB urges bargain-hunters to be on the alert for false deals when shopping liquidation sales. Retailers across the country are being hit by the de
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BBB Warns Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations Plague Consumers Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 12:12 PM
Better Business Bureaus is warning consumers to be extremely wary of telemarketing calls and mailers which claim their auto warranty had or is about to expire. BBB advises that the deceptive solicitati
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BBB Provides Seven Percent More Complaint Assistance Nationwide During 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 12:05 PM
Consumers across the country filed 891,540 complaints against North American businesses in 2008, reflecting a seven percent increase over the previous year.
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"Best Of" Award May Not Be Your Best Bet!
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 12:01 PM
Everyone loves winning awards, but Dorothy Brooks of Southwest Movers Association thought there was something suspicious about this one. The email came from the "Selection Committee" of the U.S. Local
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BBB Tips on Buying Horses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 12:00 PM
Buying a horse you find online is a lot like buying a horse through a classified ad in the newspaper. In either case, BBB advises you to use your best judgment.
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There’s a War brewing Between an Austin-based Internet Coffee Company and Its C
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:58 AM
California Coffee Roasters promises its customers the world’s finest micro-roasted coffees and says their Web site at freshcoffee.net offers a quick, easy way to get it. But people all over the coun
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – BBB Explains the Benefits for Smal
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:58 AM
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
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Help Your BBB Defend Those Who Defend Us
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:57 AM
The men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces show us their courage everyday. But you might be surprised to know that military consumers are among the most targeted for predatory lendi
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BBB Warns Job Hunters to Steer Clear of Rebate Processing Employment Scams
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:54 AM
Better Business Bureau is warning job hunters to beware of opportunities to work from home processing rebates. While the job offer may claim that people can earn up to a thousand dollars a day without
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This week's fraud prevention tip: How to Recognize Counterfeit Bills
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 9:39 AM
All Canadian bank notes have security features that are reliable, quick, and easy to use. By making it a habit to check two or more of these features whenever you accept cash, you can avoid being stuck
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BBB Advice on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 1:54 PM
In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner and money manager is extremely important. Between the volatility of today’s bear market and revelations of Bernie Madoff
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – BBB Explains the Benefits for Smal
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 1:45 PM
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
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BBB on Differences Between Debt Consolidation, Debt Negotiation and Debt Eliminat
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 1:40 PM
Consumers are being battered on all fronts and offers from companies to help get them out of debt are extremely tempting in troubling times. Offers of debt negotiation, debt settlement, and debt elimin
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FICO 08 is here! The equation for consumer credit scores has changed.
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 1:37 PM
The way consumer credit scores are calculated has changed. The Fair Isaac Corp. – creator of the FICO score – announced on January 29 that their new scoring model for determining credit scores, dub
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Two Tier Warning for MT: Sweepstake Scam Calls and Toner Phoners
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Mar 2009 at 12:49 PM
Global International Lottery Sweepstakes Scam Calls; Capital Supply Center of CA: Toner Phoners
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Home Reno Tax Credit Tips for Homeowners
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 3:21 PM
Home renovations are smart investments in the long-term value of a home, and with the newly introduced Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) offered by the Federal government, now might be the right time t
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BBB Name Being Misused in Scam That Says Your Business Has Lawsuit
Better Business Bureau on Wed 18 Mar 2009 at 12:34 PM
Caller States that You Have a Lawsuit Filed Against Your Business
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Union Workers Credit Services Sending Mailings to Region
Better Business Bureau on Wed 18 Mar 2009 at 8:57 AM
Card Offered is for Catalog Purchases Only
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BBB Warns Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consume
Better Business Bureau on Wed 18 Mar 2009 at 7:57 AM
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 pass
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BBB Advice on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust
Better Business Bureau on Wed 18 Mar 2009 at 7:45 AM
In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner and money manager is extremely important. Between the volatility of today’s bear market and revelations of Bernie Madoff
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week March 16, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 17 Mar 2009 at 1:29 PM
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BBB Warns Work-at-Home Scams May Seem Tempting During Tough Economic Times
Better Business Bureau on Tue 17 Mar 2009 at 12:55 PM
Work-at-home scams are only expected to become more prevalent as economic conditions worsen and people find themselves out of work or in need of extra cash to deal with escalating prices for basic good
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, January 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 2:24 PM
Viruses from Facebook, Fitness centre memberships
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This week's fraud prevention tip: Recognize telemarketing fraud
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 1:49 PM
Use of the telephone for the sale of a wide range of services or products can be an effective, legitimate marketing tool for any number of Canadian businesses. However, the legitimacy of well-known com
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Tip of the Month: CRA “My Business Account”
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 12:15 PM
Business owners (including partners, directors, and officers) can access their CGST/HST, payroll, corporation income taxes, excise taxes, excise duties and other levies accounts online via a secure ser
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Trustworthy Advertising Tips
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 12:13 PM
BBB Accredited Businesses stand out from their competition because they are committed behaving ethically in all that they do, from interactions with staff, to day-to-day operations, to complaint handli
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Scam Alert (Update)
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 12:10 PM
In last month’s eInquirer we alerted you to a web hosting invoice scam that was targeting Vancouver Island businesses. (If you missed it visit http://vi.bbb.org/article/9156 for more information.)
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Torch Awards – Call for Judges
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 11:56 AM
The 2009 BBB Torch Awards are coming soon! Join us for the celebration of the year!
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BBB Annual General Meeting
Better Business Bureau on Mon 16 Mar 2009 at 11:53 AM
The BBB Board of Directors will be having the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and year-end wrap up for the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island on April 2, 2009 (5:30 p.m.) at Ruffell Victoria, BC)
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MT State Auditor Alerts Montanans to Loan Modifications –the Latest Predatory S
Better Business Bureau on Fri 13 Mar 2009 at 2:04 PM
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Deceptive SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Material Calls Being Made to Parents and
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Mar 2009 at 11:06 AM
Calls First Reported to Boulder County (CO) Consumer Protection
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week March 9, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Mar 2009 at 10:18 AM
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Counterfeit Hundreds Being Passed in Western MT
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Mar 2009 at 2:37 PM
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BBB 2009 Torch Award Winners for Marketplace Ethics Announced
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Mar 2009 at 12:38 PM
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BBB Small Business Advice: Think you can’t afford TV advertising? Think again.
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Mar 2009 at 11:38 AM
Because of the declining economy, larger companies are cutting back on their ad buys and smaller businesses are reaping the benefits of significantly lower rates. Television ads that were once relegate
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BBB Small Business Advice: Think you can’t afford TV advertising? Think again.
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Mar 2009 at 9:39 AM
Because of the declining economy, larger companies are cutting back on their ad buys and smaller businesses are reaping the benefits of significantly lower rates. Television ads that were once relegate
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Businesses who failed to respond in February 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 2:42 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 2:29 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for February 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 1:50 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's February 2009 statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services
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Get Informed During Fraud Prevention Month
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 11:07 AM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) in partnership with local and national private sector firms, consumer and volunteer groups, government agencies and law enforcement organizations will be educating Canadian
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This week's fraud prevention tip: Play it safe on the internet
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 11:06 AM
Whether you are shopping, banking or investing via the Internet you will want to make sure that your personal information is protected and that your transactions are secure.
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Alert: Idaho Businesses and Consumers Are Being Targeted by Telephone Company Sca
Better Business Bureau on Fri 06 Mar 2009 at 11:30 AM
The BBB has received several calls from Qwest customers concerned they are being targeted by a scam.
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BBB Warns Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations Plague Consumers Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 1:59 PM
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of telemarketing calls and mailers which claim their auto warranty had or is about to expire. BBB advises that the deceptive solicitatio
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BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 1:56 PM
The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, Better Business Bur
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BBB Says Buyer Beware When Shopping Going-Out-Of-Business Sales
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Mar 2009 at 11:44 AM
Retailers across the country are being hit by the declining economy and some big brand names such as Circuit City are closing doors and liquidating assets in order to pay debtors. To customers’ ears,
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Business Alert: IRS Email Scam
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Mar 2009 at 1:00 PM
Businesses beware. Your Better Business Bureau has received several questions regarding an email appearing in in-boxes in the southwest Idaho appearing to come from the Internal Revenue Service. The em
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Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Mar 2009 at 12:02 PM
Families billed every month for “free” guidance on how to get Federal government grants
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week March 2, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Mar 2009 at 8:10 AM
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FTC Releases 2008 Fraud Complaint Stats and Trends
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 4:09 PM
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WA AG’s Office Releases its Top 20 List of Complaint Categories for 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 3:32 PM
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Tex Message/Email Scam Using Mountain West Bank Prompts MT AG Warning
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 3:20 PM
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BBB Advierte Compañías de Subvención Explotan la Confusión acerca del Proyect
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 1:22 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) advierte al público que tenga extremo cuidado con las compañías que ofrecen asesoramiento “gratuito” acerca del modo de obtener subvenciones del gobierno. Docenas de
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New FRAUDCAST Technology will alert Canadians to scams
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 7:43 AM
BBB, Capital One, and Fraud Squad TV launch a grass-roots effort to fight fraud.
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Kiplinger and BBB Arm Our Troops with Personal Finance Guide to Protect Their Fis
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 6:21 AM
Two-thirds of American military personnel have more debt than they are comfortable with or have gone deeper into debt within the past year, according to a new poll by Kiplinger and the Council of Bette
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The 2009 BBB Annual Report
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 6:16 AM
Benjamin Franklin once said, "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning." In 2008, your BBB took this to heart. In August 2008, we part
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BBB Announces 2009 Board of Directors and Officers
Better Business Bureau on Mon 02 Mar 2009 at 7:01 AM
Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas announces today that T. Getterman, Chief Financial Officer of Supercuts, was elected Chair of the BBB for 2009 and was officially ins
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Avoid a Valentine's Day Heartache
Better Business Bureau on Mon 02 Mar 2009 at 5:07 AM
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to show people you care about them by sending flowers or E-cards — two ways that could lead to heartache and financial loss.
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Online Computer Store Targeting Soldiers at Fort Sam Houston
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:19 AM
Dozens of soldiers in the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) program at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas appear to have been targeted by an online computer store called Millennium Computers that
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Top Businesses, Nonprofit Leaders To Be Honored Nationally by Better Business Bur
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:18 AM
BBB Torch Awards recognize American Honda Motor Company, Target and others for outstanding ethical practices, contributions to building marketplace trust
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Kiplinger and BBB Arm Our Troops with Personal Finance Guide to Protect Their Fis
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:16 AM
Due to Economic Crisis, Almost 8 in 10 U.S. Servicemembers Will Extend Military Service
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Consumers Complain Diet Drink Is Not Their Cup of Tea
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:16 AM
The website for Wu Yi Source claims their's is a weight loss solution you can trust: a 400-year- old "secret" slimming tea from China that's loaded with antioxidants and a unique combination of fat- bu
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BBB Helps Consumers Find Trustworthy Businesses with New Standards
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:14 AM
Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the adoption of its newly developed Accreditation Standards. The eight standards define marketplace behaviors that are contractually agreed to and upheld by
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ClearPoint and BBB launch an educational online video series on credit and debt
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:14 AM
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions and the Council of Better Business Bureaus today launched an educational online video series on credit and debt. “Current economic challenges underscore just ho
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Washer and Dryer Leasing Company Has A Long Laundry List Of Dirty Deeds
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:14 AM
When Roderick Edwards rented a washer and dryer from Azuma Leasing, he thought he was getting a good deal. The Austin-based appliance-leasing company seemed to offer reasonable rental rates, plus they
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CEOs of DMA, ERA, IAB Join Board of National Advertising Review Council
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 10:02 AM
The National Advertising Review Council today announced expansion of the NARC Board to include Julie Coons, President and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), John A. Greco, Jr., Preside
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Online Pawnshop Doesn't Pay Up
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 9:59 AM
People all over the country are complaining to BBB about an Austin-based company called Rerun Media, which does business as DVDPawn.com and GamePawn.com. The websites operate like online pawnshops wher
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Joining a Gym? BBB Reveals How to Get Fit While Avoiding the Pitfalls
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 9:59 AM
With 2009 in full swing, many people are looking to make the most of their New Year’s resolutions. Better Business Bureau reminds anyone looking to make changes in the New Year to be cautious and edu
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BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 9:57 AM
The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, Better Business Bure
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That Gold Or Platinum Card Offer may Be Tarnished!
Better Business Bureau on Fri 27 Feb 2009 at 9:56 AM
They thought they were getting a guaranteed, non-secured gold or platinum VISA or MasterCard. Instead, the folks who sent $69 to Cedar Park-based Consumer Financial after receiving a solicitation in th
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Kiplinger and BBB Arm Our Troops with Personal Finance Guide to Protect Their Fis
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 11:30 AM
Two-thirds of American military personnel have more debt than they are comfortable with or have gone deeper into debt within the past year, according to a new poll by Kiplinger and the Council of Bette
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Don't Pay an Up Front Fee for a Loan!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 11:29 AM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is stepping up its efforts to educate consumers on how to make smart money decisions and avoid scams in the marketplace. One problem area consumers should watch out fo
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People Who Hope to Work at Home Must Be Wary
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 10:29 AM
Life with the Better Business Bureau leads to fascinating conversations in social settings. I enjoy hearing about the emails from Nigeria promising fortunes from long lost relatives.
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Drink Makers To Change Weight Loss, Calorie-burning Claims
Better Business Bureau on Thu 26 Feb 2009 at 10:20 AM
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden joined 27 other attorneys general in a settlement with Coca-Cola, Nestle and Beverage Partnership Worldwide, the makers of a green tea beverage called Enviga. The sett
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Restaurant “TTY & Email” Scam Circulating Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Feb 2009 at 3:32 PM
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AirTEL Wireless Closes Doors in MT
Better Business Bureau on Tue 24 Feb 2009 at 3:17 PM
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SCHOOL BOOSTER COMPANY of NM Soliciting Businesses in MT for Advertising in Activ
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Feb 2009 at 11:07 AM
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BBB Says Buyer Beware When Shopping Going-Out-Of-Business Sales
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Feb 2009 at 9:23 AM
Retailers across the country are being hit by the declining economy and some big brand names such as Circuit City are closing doors and liquidating assets in order to pay debtors. To customers’ ears,
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Top Businesses, Nonprofit Leaders To Be Honored Nationally by Better Business Bur
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Feb 2009 at 7:31 AM
Four companies and two individuals will be honored at the BBB International Torch Awards ceremony on March 31 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The Torch
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Man in Tri Cities Approaches Businesses w/Fake Ad Pitch
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Feb 2009 at 3:05 PM
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WA AG Sues Topco Financial Services, Inc. for Harassment, Threats
Better Business Bureau on Fri 20 Feb 2009 at 11:20 AM
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SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Bu
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 10:41 AM
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BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 10:31 AM
The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, Better Business Bur
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BBB Warns Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations Plague Consumers Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 10:23 AM
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of telemarketing calls and mailers which claim their auto warranty had or is about to expire. BBB advises that the deceptive solicitatio
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SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Bu
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 10:14 AM
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a scam alert today to small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank
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BBB Warning: Don’t Fall for Local Mystery Shopping Scam!
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Feb 2009 at 10:07 AM
The Better Business Bureau serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky is warning consumers that thieves are using the name of a local, legitimate mystery shopping company to scam people
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Healthy Habits when Joining a Fitness Club
Better Business Bureau on Tue 17 Feb 2009 at 10:59 AM
The benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet are well proven, but choosing a quality health and fitness program requires some homework to avoid a costly mistake.
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North American Consumer Complaints up by Seven Percent
Better Business Bureau on Tue 17 Feb 2009 at 10:57 AM
According to an annual report released by Better Business Bureau (BBB), consumers filed 891,540 complaints against North American businesses in 2008, reflecting a seven percent increase over the previo
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Job opportunities at the BBB
Better Business Bureau on Tue 17 Feb 2009 at 5:45 AM
Make a difference. Work with the Better Business Bureau.
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Tip of the Month: Industry Canada Business Resources
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 8:08 AM
Looking for sources of business funding or financial assistance? Wondering how your business can become more socially responsible? In need of updated information on regulations or standards in your ind
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BBB Joins Fraud Squad
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 8:02 AM
BBB is joining forces with Capital One Canada (www.capitalone.ca) and Fraud Squad (www.fraudsquadtv.com) to launch a dynamic campaign aimed to raise awareness of fraud and identity theft throughout Can
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Making Smart Financial Decisions
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 8:00 AM
It’s no laughing matter — businesses are feeling the crush of tough economic times. Consumers are tightening up their purse strings and the banking industry’s virtual credit freeze isn’t helpin
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Business Scam Alert: Web Hosting Invoice a Fake
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 7:58 AM
BBB has recently been informed by local businesses that they are receiving what appears to be a invoicing scam. A renewal invoice for webhosting has been sent to businesses via email. In the cases rep
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Register Now for the February BBB Workshop
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 7:55 AM
BC Hydro: Energize Your Bottom Line During Challenging Times Date: February 19, 2009, 8:30-9:30 am (refreshments provided) Location: BBB Office, Victoria, Suite 220, 1175 Cook Street Speaker: Eric Bee
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Last call for Torch Awards nominations
Better Business Bureau on Sun 15 Feb 2009 at 7:54 AM
The deadline for nomination forms to be submitted for the 2009 Torch Award celebration is fast approaching. Nominations are due in at the BBB office by end of the day March 6, 2009.
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MT AG Warns of False AMBER Alert Circulating via E-mail and Text Messages
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Feb 2009 at 1:38 PM
Subject: Fw: AMBER ALERT- missing girl in Montana
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ClearPoint and BBB launch an educational online video series on credit and debt
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Feb 2009 at 6:13 AM
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) today launched an educational online video series on credit and debt. “Current economic challenges underscore j
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Complaints to Better Business Bureau up Seven Percent Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Thu 12 Feb 2009 at 6:11 AM
According to an annual report released today by Better Business Bureau, consumers filed 891,540 complaints against North American businesses in 2008, reflecting a seven percent increase over the previo
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Alert: Idaho Consumers Being Contacted by Utility Scam
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 3:33 PM
Idaho Power customers are being targeted by a utility scam. The customers are receiving calls from individuals using the name of Idaho Power.
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Help BBB Celebrate Good Business
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:53 AM
Help the Better Business Bureau (BBB) celebrate businesses that go above and beyond in their commitment to ethics — nominate a business now for the 2009 Torch Awards.
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BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:39 AM
The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, Better Business Bur
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Complaints to Better Business Bureau up Seven Percent Nationwide
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:38 AM
According to an annual report released today by Better Business Bureau, consumers filed 891,540 complaints against North American businesses in 2008, reflecting a seven percent increase over the previo
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Warning: You can get burned looking for love
Better Business Bureau on Wed 11 Feb 2009 at 9:28 AM
The coming of spring usually means love is in the air. If you are looking to find the man or woman of you dreams, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that many consumers who have gone looking for love,
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Phone Scam--Caller Claims to be from “the insurance agency” Targets Hispanic
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 4:02 PM
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Fake Parking Tickets Scam Leads to Malware-Infected (Trojan Horse to be Specific)
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 11:12 AM
Don’t Fall for It, Keep Your Computer Safe with Updates
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Businesses who failed to respond in January 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 1:06 AM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 12:51 AM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB Publishes local statistics for January 2009
Better Business Bureau on Tue 10 Feb 2009 at 12:41 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's January 2009 statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services
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What Happens If a Store Goes Bankrupt?
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Feb 2009 at 12:59 PM
Many retail businesses rely heavily on holiday season sales. During tough economic times, sales may plummet, driving retailers into bankruptcy. Customers are then left in the dark, wondering if their p
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BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week February 9, 2009
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Feb 2009 at 12:29 PM
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Washington Attorney General aids consumers dunked by BlueHippo
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Feb 2009 at 11:19 AM
Company must divulge the true cost of its financing offers
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Social Networking sites become targets of fraud
Better Business Bureau on Sun 08 Feb 2009 at 12:04 AM
Social networking Web sites are a great way to find old classmates, stay connected with friends, or even make new friends. Unfortunately though, hackers have learned how to use Web sites like Facebook
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BBB Warns BBB Accredited Businesses Nationwide: Coastal Realty Consultants Decept
Better Business Bureau on Fri 06 Feb 2009 at 3:17 PM
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FEBRUARY—SEASON OF LOVE—SPURS BBB VALENTINE-RELATED WARNINGS
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 4:12 PM
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Yakima Contractor Known to BBB Gets Prison in Fraud Case
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 2:47 PM
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Game Day (with MT Box Drop) and Graphics Today of CA Raise Red Flags with Job Off
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 2:29 PM
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Alert From Boise Metro Chamber
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 1:20 PM
It has come to our attention that many of you may have been contacted by a map company, Riley Maps, about advertising in a Chamber map project. This is not a Chamber-sanctioned map, and we will be con
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MT Auditor Fines Martin O. Bower $80,000 for Victimizing Two Area Seniors
Better Business Bureau on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 12:40 PM
Court Upholds Auditor’s Order in Securities, Insurance Case
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FBI: Don’t be Fooled by Work-at-Home Scams
Better Business Bureau on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 2:24 PM
The FBI and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) continue to receive numerous complaints from individuals who have fallen victim to work-at-home scams and remind consumers to be vigilant when seek
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Post Dated Checks: Don't Write Them
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 11:48 AM
A consumer called us to check on a company who wanted her to write a post-dated check. The company stated that they would not cash the check until the date written on the check. The consumer was und
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State Provides Required Labor Law Posters FREE
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 10:21 AM
Private companies are again trying to sell Idaho businesses the required labor law posters they can get from the Idaho Department of Labor for free. The most recent report was from a business in Bl
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BBB Warns: Your Facebook Friends Could Actually be Hackers, Scam Artists, and ID
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 10:19 AM
Social networking Web sites are a great way to find old classmates, stay connected with friends, or even make new friends. Unfortunately though, hackers have learned how to use Web sites like Facebook
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CEOs of DMA, ERA, IAB Join Board of National Advertising Review Council
Better Business Bureau on Tue 03 Feb 2009 at 6:31 AM
The National Advertising Review Council today announced expansion of the NARC Board to include Julie Coons, President and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), John A. Greco, Jr., Preside
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Bank Card “Phishing” Scams With New Twists Target Idahoans
Better Business Bureau on Mon 02 Feb 2009 at 1:24 PM
Criminals trying to obtain credit and debit card numbers have expanded their attack on Idaho consumers, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden warned today.
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BBB Scam Alert: EXTENDED WARRANTY SCAM HITS BC
Better Business Bureau on Wed 28 Jan 2009 at 2:09 AM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received inquiries from consumers regarding a live or automated telephone call informing them that the warranty on their vehicles may be expiring soon.
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Consumer Alert: Local Bank Phishing Scam Using Cell Phones
Better Business Bureau on Mon 26 Jan 2009 at 3:20 PM
Local consumers are being sent bank phishing text messages to their cell phones. The scammers are using Bank of the Cascades to lure consumers into giving their private financial information.
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BBB Code of Business Practices
Better Business Bureau on Sat 17 Jan 2009 at 11:56 AM
We are pleased to announce that BBB has updated our Code of Business Practices for Accredited Businesses, to better address current and emerging marketplace issues. To help local business get started i
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Tip of the Month: Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 5:29 PM
Canada Business is an online government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada.
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BBB Presents…The Better Business Workshop Series
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 5:27 PM
Every month the BBB invites key experts of the business community to speak at various locations on the island on topics that matter to local businesses. Attendance is free for Accredited Businesses, $2
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Calling all Accredited Businesses: Help Us & Stand Out From the Crowd!
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 5:25 PM
BBB is putting a call out to all our Accredited Businesses. Send us a photo of you at your place of business, for inclusion on our website and in other BBB promotional materials.
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The Power to Celebrate: 2009 Torch Awards Coming Soon!
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 5:19 PM
Join us for the celebration of the year…the 2009 BBB Torch Awards.
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Making the New Rating System Work for You
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 5:14 PM
The New Rating System is now in affect on your BBB Reliability Report™.
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Changing Times: Closing the Year on a High Note and Opening a New Chapter for Bet
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 4:52 PM
The past year has been a time of growth and excitement at the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Our focus in 2008 was on getting organized and working hard to revitalize BBB as a trustworthy information so
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Building Trust in the New Year
Better Business Bureau on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 1:00 PM
With the changing economic climate establishing your business as a trustworthy place for consumers to spend their hard earned money is extremely important. Use the coming New Year as an opportunity to
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BBB Announces Top 10 Scams of 2008
Better Business Bureau on Thu 15 Jan 2009 at 9:34 AM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces the Top Ten Scams of 2008 and simple consumer tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim in the coming New Year.
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 11:28 AM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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BBB publishes local statistics for December
Better Business Bureau on Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 11:16 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island statistics on the public's usage of our services.
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Businesses who failed to respond in December 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 13 Jan 2009 at 11:16 AM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB publishes local statistics for November
Better Business Bureau on Wed 07 Jan 2009 at 1:32 PM
View BBB Vancouver Island's November statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, December 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 23 Dec 2008 at 12:47 PM
Suspicious Christmas e-cards, looking up out of town businesses, rental scams
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Directory Scams Targeting Island Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Tue 23 Dec 2008 at 12:39 PM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns Vancouver Island businesses to be wary of solicitations to advertise in illegitimate business directories.
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Tip of the month: Prepaid Purchase Cards
Better Business Bureau on Tue 16 Dec 2008 at 10:14 AM
As of November 1, 2008 new rules pertaining to prepaid purchase cards (a.k.a. gift cards/certificates) are in effect.
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Coming soon! New and Improved Letter Grade Rating System
Better Business Bureau on Tue 16 Dec 2008 at 10:10 AM
As of January 1, 2009 Better Business Bureau’s across North America will be releasing improved versions of BBB Reliability Reports™. These improved reports will include a more detailed A+ through F
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Season’s Greetings from BBB
Better Business Bureau on Tue 16 Dec 2008 at 10:03 AM
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BBB Alert: Cyber Criminals Pose as FedEx, UPS, and Wal-Mart to Trick Consumers th
Better Business Bureau on Fri 12 Dec 2008 at 4:59 PM
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to keep their guard up and their wits about them in order to fend off a new string of phishing e-mails making the rounds this holiday season.
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Businesses who failed to respond in November 2008
Better Business Bureau on Fri 05 Dec 2008 at 2:22 PM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Wed 03 Dec 2008 at 3:44 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses.
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Suspicious Slamming - Unauthorized change of phone service provider
Better Business Bureau on Wed 03 Dec 2008 at 3:03 PM
Have you been “slammed” lately? Being “slammed” is the term used to describe an unauthorized change of phone service provider. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received an influx of calls over
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Wooing Consumers This Holiday Season
Better Business Bureau on Wed 03 Dec 2008 at 10:50 AM
Economic woes facing the country this holiday season have the potential to significantly impact the bottom line for business owners. Creative marketing solutions, that attract spend thrift consumers, a
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Businesses who failed to respond in October 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 02 Dec 2008 at 10:54 AM
These businesses were contacted by the BBBVI concerning complaints registered in our office. None of these non-responding businesses are BBB Accredited Businesses. BBB Accredited Businesses agree to re
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, September 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 11:37 AM
Store goes out of business, Craig's List apartment rental scams, overcharged credit cards
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, October 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 11:36 AM
Fraudulent Canada Revenue Agency letters, BBB Logo use, long distance phone bills from unknown companies
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, November 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 11:35 AM
Gift card - company goes out of business, lodging a complaint with the BBB, refunding and exchanging items
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The Importance of Trust
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 11:27 AM
Building consumer TRUST in your business is more important now than it has ever been. In a recent BBB/Gallop Survey, consumers identified that their trust in business has fallen dramatically.
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Dispute Resolution: Managing the Emotional Consumer
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 11:21 AM
Conflict happens. Whether it be in our personal relationships, business partnerships or in our daily interactions with complete strangers – things go wrong, expectations aren’t met, communications
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BBB releases local statistics for October
Better Business Bureau on Tue 25 Nov 2008 at 10:24 AM
View BBB Vancouver Island's October statistics on the public's usage of BBB's services.
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BBB Welcomes New Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 3:58 PM
Please help us in welcoming our newest Accredited Businesses. These companies have joined a group of elite organizations that let consumers know, "You can trust us before you know us". Please thank and
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BBB Tip of the Month: Building Your Online Business
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 2:58 PM
Tips and resources for building your business's profile on the web.
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BBB Scam Alert: Senior Citizens Nationwide Report Losing Thousands of Dollars to
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 2:52 PM
BBB has recently received reports about grandparents from California to New Hampshire who thought they were aiding their grandchildren by providing money for an emergency situation but were in fact giv
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Phishing Attack Uses Better Business Bureau Name to Trap Consumers and Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 2:52 PM
Scheme uses E-Mail and Blogs to Encourage Recipients to Register Software with BBB
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Protecting Your Company’s Identity
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 2:51 PM
Everyone is aware of the threat of personal identity theft, but identity thieves also prey on businesses. Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to avoid the different forms of business ID th
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BBB Welcomes New Executive Director
Better Business Bureau on Mon 17 Nov 2008 at 2:20 PM
Better Business Bureau (BBB) welcomes Rosalind Scott as the new Executive Director of the Vancouver Island chapter.
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BBB Presents the Better Business Workshop Series
Better Business Bureau on Thu 06 Nov 2008 at 2:25 PM
November’s Better Business Workshop: Sneakers Computers Presents: Small Business Servers on the Cheap, or Web 2.0?
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Alert: Lottery Scam With Fraudulent Brita® Checks Targets Consumers
Better Business Bureau on Thu 23 Oct 2008 at 1:16 PM
The Clorox Company today issued a warning about a lottery scam targeting consumers in Canada.
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Businesses who failed to respond in September 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 21 Oct 2008 at 1:58 PM
Find out which businesses failed to respond to complaints registered at the BBBVI office.
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BBB Consumer Tip: Sample contracts for Hiring a Contractor
Better Business Bureau on Tue 07 Oct 2008 at 2:21 PM
A resource to go to for sample contracts when you're ready to hire a contractor.
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Oct 2008 at 11:23 AM
The Better Business Bureau would like to welcome these newest Accredited Businesses of the BBB. We thank them for supporting the services that we provide on a daily basis!
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BBB Welcomes new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 06 Oct 2008 at 11:21 AM
The Better Business Bureau would like to welcome these newest Accredited Businesses of the BBB. We thank them for supporting the services that we provide on a daily basis!
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BBB releases local statistics for September
Better Business Bureau on Fri 03 Oct 2008 at 4:19 PM
View BBB statistics on how the public is using our services.
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Consumer Trust In Business Declines
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Oct 2008 at 1:52 PM
Better Business Bureau announces that the amount of TRUST consumers have in the businesses they deal with has declined 14 per cent over a recent six month period.
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BBB Financial Advice for College Bound Students (and Their Parents)
Better Business Bureau on Wed 01 Oct 2008 at 1:43 PM
Parents may be too bogged down to remember to pass on some financial words of wisdom as their child leaves the nest; to help college bound students build a foundation of sound financial habits, BBB off
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Businesses Who Failed to Respond in August 2008
Better Business Bureau on Wed 17 Sep 2008 at 10:54 AM
Find out which businesses failed to respond to complaints registered at the BBBVI office.
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Businesses who failed to respond in June 2008
Better Business Bureau on Wed 17 Sep 2008 at 9:47 AM
Find out which businesses failed to respond to complaints registered at the BBBVI office.
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Businesses who failed to respond in July 2008
Better Business Bureau on Wed 17 Sep 2008 at 9:46 AM
Find out which businesses failed to respond to complaints registered at the BBBVI office.
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BBB Small Business Advice on Keeping Travel Costs Down
Better Business Bureau on Tue 16 Sep 2008 at 9:52 AM
With high fuel prices looking like they’re here to stay now, the rise in the cost of travel means the cost of doing business for many companies will continue to put a serious squeeze on profits. Bett
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BBB Reports Americans’ Trust in Business has Dropped in 13 of 15 Industries Exa
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:54 PM
Consumers Say Least Trusted are Auto Dealers and Real Estate Brokers, but Banks are Quickly Losing Consumers’ Trust
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BBB Releases Local Statistics
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:30 PM
View BBB statistics on how the public is using our services.
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When Green Is Not Really Green
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:29 PM
Concerns about the environment and climate change are on everybody’s mind. And advertisements that include environmental claims are becoming more and more prevalent. But, how do consumers know the co
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Are you fully capitalizing on your company’s BBB Accredited Business status? If
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:27 PM
Being a BBB Accredited Business has obvious benefits. Consumers seek trust, and the BBB has delivered a means to gauge the marketplace for almost a century.
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, July 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:26 PM
Investment companies, SIN and credit check requests in apartment rental applications,
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BBB Releases Local Statistics
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:25 PM
View BBB statistics on how the public is using our services.
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Welcome new Accredited Businesses
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:24 PM
The Better Business Bureau would like to welcome these newest Accredited Businesses of the BBB
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Energy Savings for Homeowners
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:23 PM
Weatherizing your doors and windows can save you $450 per year, and upgrading your existing gas furnace with a high energy efficiency furnace can save you $260 annually. But be sure you are doing busin
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BBB Releases local statistics for August
Better Business Bureau on Mon 15 Sep 2008 at 4:21 PM
View BBB statistics on how the public is using our services.
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, June 2008
Better Business Bureau on Tue 22 Jul 2008 at 4:15 PM
Fitness club trials, hotel damage deposits
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BBB Releases Local Statistics
Better Business Bureau on Tue 08 Jul 2008 at 1:11 PM
View BBB statistics on how the public is using our services.
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, May 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 1:38 PM
Contracts and contracting companies
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, April 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 11:05 AM
Refund on airline tickets, refund/repair/replace, delivery service damage to home (April 2008)
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, March 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:58 AM
Expensive repair costs, Cancelling in writing, Local produce (or not)
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, February 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:58 AM
Hotel deposit, Moving firm, Possible email scam for lessons
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, January 2008
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:57 AM
Buying an air filtration, Mistake in price tag, Interest on small loans
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, December 2007
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:57 AM
Buying a used car, Furniture purchase, TV repair
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Right or Wrong - Our Q&A column, November 2007
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:56 AM
Pedicure, Dentist, Relocation Specialist
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Giving Can Be Good
Better Business Bureau on Mon 23 Jun 2008 at 10:31 AM
While it is good to give, it is important to know who gets the money. For every legitimate organization raising funds for a valid cause, there are scam artists who impersonate charities in an effort to
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When You’re Out of Town: Caring for Pets
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Jun 2008 at 4:30 PM
If you plan to board your pets while you’re out of town, BBB advises you research and find a safe and secure kennel for your pet while you’re gone.
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Safe Bargain Hunting Online
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Jun 2008 at 4:27 PM
The Canadian loonie has soared to new heights against the U.S. dollar and, with its strong performance, people are looking to take advantage of deals south of the border. Shopping online could lead to
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Credit Card Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Jun 2008 at 4:25 PM
A number of incidents over the past few months have been reported to the BBB and local police, where PIN pads or card scanners were compromised and consumer credit and debit card numbers with PINs were
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Too Good to be True
Better Business Bureau on Thu 19 Jun 2008 at 4:24 PM
This month I wanted to share a true story from the BC Securities Commission about a conman who offered an “investment opportunity of a lifetime” to three Vancouver Island seniors.
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Home Renos - Tips on Hiring a Contractor
Better Business Bureau on Mon 09 Jun 2008 at 4:31 PM
It's contracting season! It's the time of year when many homeowners decide to remodel their home. To execute the strategy successfully, most projects require professional help, and the Better Business
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BPCPA provides Debt Collection Webinar Notes
Better Business Bureau on Sat 26 Apr 2008 at 4:00 PM
As a follow up to the Debt Collection Webinar hosted by Business Practices & Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA) on April 24, 2008 (as part of BBB’s Ethics Expo), BPCPA has posted notes from the p
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Hot Tub Installation
Better Business Bureau on Fri 25 Apr 2008 at 4:21 AM
For your information the BBB urges you to inquire about the cost of installation of any hot tub.
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BBB Consumer Guide 2008
Better Business Bureau on Fri 25 Apr 2008 at 4:19 AM
Watch for your guide this month in a News Group Community Paper delivered to your door.
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“PROJECT PROTECT- Debit Card Fraud Prevention Program Launched April 2008
Better Business Bureau on Fri 25 Apr 2008 at 4:18 AM
The Victoria Police Department, in partnership with the Saanich Police Department, Oak Bay Police Department and the Sidney/North Saanich R.C.M.P., will be launching a debit card fraud prevention progr
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Be Cautious of Cross-Border Online Shopping: Be Savvy When Shopping Online
Better Business Bureau on Fri 25 Apr 2008 at 4:07 AM
The Canadian loonie has soared to new heights against the U.S. dollar and, with its strong performance, people are looking to take advantage of deals south of the border. Shopping online could lead to
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Time to be Charitable
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Apr 2008 at 2:20 AM
It is important to research charities you may be unfamiliar with – and to make sure they are legitimate – before giving them your hard earned money.
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Telemarketing: the Good, Bad and the Ugly
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Apr 2008 at 2:13 AM
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Avoid Moving Madness
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Apr 2008 at 2:09 AM
Researching, locating, co-ordinating and working with relocation and moving companies can be a challenge in the best of circumstances.
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Music as Part of your Brand or Décor
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Apr 2008 at 12:52 AM
You may be required to pay for a performing rights license when you use copyright-protected music in your facility.
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Video Retailer Licensing
Better Business Bureau on Mon 14 Apr 2008 at 12:48 AM
The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority of BC (BPCPA) has determined that as of January 1, 2008, all general release video retailers operating in BC will be required to obtain and main
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Business Travelers Beware: Free WI-FI Scam Strikes at Airports
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:40 PM
In order to keep up in today’s world, a business needs to make sure its employees stay connected, even on the road. Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi connections for
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Choosing a Credit Card for Your Business
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:32 PM
If expense reports are piling up and you’re tired of hearing your employees complain about not getting reimbursements, it might be time to consider the value of having a business credit card. The Bet
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Bad Hair Day
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:25 PM
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Vacation Deals
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:24 PM
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Gym Membership
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:23 PM
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Online Auctions
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:22 PM
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Window Warrenties
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:21 PM
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Investment Scams
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:19 PM
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Jury Duty
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:17 PM
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Business Fraud
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:15 PM
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RV Scam
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 4:14 PM
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Home Security/Alarms
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:17 PM
BEFORE having an alarm system installed, the BBB advises homeowners to ask to see the installer's security license. Every installer of a security-alarm system is required under the Private Investigator
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Home Inspection
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:16 PM
Tips on finding a home inspector.
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Home - Purchase Of
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:15 PM
Tips on the purchase of a home.
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Health Product Promotions
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:15 PM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to steer clear of too good to be true advertisements for miracle drugs and treatments. These ads which feature exotic potions and pills, special curativ
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Guaranteed Vehicle Brokers
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:14 PM
After listing your used vehicle for sale in the classifieds, you receive a call advising you that they have a purchaser for your vehicle. They ask for a fee guaranteeing that the purchaser will pay mor
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Government Grants & Loans
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:13 PM
The Bureau would like to warn small business operators about directory companies selling publications on how to obtain government funding, when you can access this information for free.
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Gas Marketers
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:13 PM
Effective May 1, 2007, consumers can now choose who they buy their natural gas from and how. Independent gas marketers have begun selling natural gas at long-term fixed prices.
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Gas Marketers
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:12 PM
Effective May 1, 2007, consumers can now choose who they buy their natural gas from and how. Independent gas marketers have begun selling natural gas at long-term fixed prices.
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Furniture
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:12 PM
Tips on shopping for furniture.
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Furnaces
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:10 PM
SUMMARY: The Better Business Bureau reports that Terasen Gas advises homeowners to have natural gas furnaces inspected by a licensed gas fitter every 3-5 years; as well, if the homeowner decides the fu
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Funeral Services
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:10 PM
For your information The Better Business Bureau advises that three categories of funeral providers are recognized under B.C. legislation. Full-service funeral providers have complete facilities for fun
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Fitness or Health Club Memberships
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:09 PM
Tips on selecting the health club that is best for you.
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Financial Planners
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:08 PM
SUMMARY: A financial planner should be able to provide the following: a clearly written plan, in language you can understand, containing a balance sheet of assets vs. liabilities; an explanation of goa
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Estimates
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:07 PM
For your information, the BBB reminds you that an estimate is only an opinion and not a contract.
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Employment
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:06 PM
Tips on understanding employment related firms.
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Dry Cleaning
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:05 PM
Dry cleaning is the actual cleaning process by which articles are cleaned using solvents. Most clothing products require proper care instruction labeling. When a garment or other textile article is d
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Door to Door Sales Contracts
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 3:05 PM
The BPCPA is responsible for BC consumer protection activities including investigations and enforcement under a new Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, Cremation, Interment and Funeral Serv
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Domain Names
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:54 PM
Domain name registration scams.
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Directories/Guides/CD Roms
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:53 PM
Year after year, different companies are fooled into purchasing expensive manuals and business directories over the phone.
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Direct Marketing
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:52 PM
To assist in assessing the offer you have received, the BBB advises that every day, many consumers get excited because they have been informed by mail or telephone they are one of the lucky ones who ha
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Deposits
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:51 PM
For your information, the BBB advises that your deposit may NOT be refundable.
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Debit Card
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:50 PM
Tips on the use of debit cards.
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Dating/introduction Services
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:49 PM
Tips for dating and introduction services.
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Dating/introduction Services
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:49 PM
Tips for dating and introduction services.
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Customer Complaints
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:48 PM
One of the valuable services offered by the Better Business Bureau is as conciliator between unhappy customers and businesses. Whatever the problem or its cause, the manner in which you, as the owner o
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Credit Repair (personal)
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:47 PM
SUMMARY: Despite companies promises to "clean up" or "fix" your credit record, negative information in your record that is accurate cannot be erased. Federal law allows such information to be reported
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Credit Cards Lost Or Stolen
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:47 PM
If you report the loss of your credit card or automatic banking card before it is used, the card issuer cannot hold you responsible for any unauthorized charges.
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Credit Card Refunds
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:46 PM
For your information, the BBB advises that when you give your credit card number over the phone you WILL be held responsible for that expenditure. However, if you feel you have been deceived or "ripped
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Credit Card Offers By Third Parties
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:45 PM
SUMMARY: Many third party credit card offers involve a fee just to get an application. You may also need to deposit money in an out-of-province bank before getting your credit card. This money will ser
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Courier Company
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:34 PM
Tips on choosing a courier company.
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Coupon Books And Discount Cards
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:33 PM
For your information the BBB reports that some companies sell coupon books or discount cards which can be used to purchase goods or services from various merchants at discount prices.
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Contracts
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:33 PM
A contract is a legally binding, written agreement signed by two or more parties, which spells out their obligations to each other. Whether it is formal and official looking or handwritten on a plain s
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Contractors
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:32 PM
SUMMARY: The Bureau suggests that you solicit at least three bids for the remodelling works you are planning, but do not automatically accept the lowest offer. Make sure all bids are based on the same
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Consignment Sales
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:30 PM
What would happen if the business sells your merchandise and you don't receive your share of the selling price?
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Condominium - Purchase Of
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:30 PM
Tips on purchasing a condominium.
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Computer - Purchase Of
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:29 PM
SUMMARY: When you're considering purchasing a computer, make certain you are dealing with a reputable company. This is particularly important if you are shopping by mail, internet or at local computer
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Collection Agencies
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:28 PM
On July 5, 2004, responsibility for oversight of business practices and consumer protection in British Columbia was delegated from the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General to the new, independ
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Charity/business Marketing Schemes
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:26 PM
Tips on understanding charity-business marketing campaigns.
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Charities
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:25 PM
Summary: The BBB suggests when you are in doubt the charity you are being asked to make a donation to is legitimate, you ask to have written materials sent to you, including a copy of the charity's lat
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Chain Letters
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:25 PM
The Bureau has received a number of complaints about chain letters which claim to be a legal way to supplement income. The most widely used letter is one which "sells" information reports on how to mak
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Cellular-Service Plans - Recommendations For Choosing
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:24 PM
Tips on choosing a cellular service plan.
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Catalogue Shopping
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:23 PM
Tips on shopping through catalogues.
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Carpet Cleaning
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:22 PM
The Bureau suggests that if you are considering hiring a carpet cleaning company, you read the contract carefully and understand all terms, such as room size limitation, and costs of the work. Make sur
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Buying Clubs
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:21 PM
Tips on membership to buying clubs.
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Business Opportunities
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:19 PM
Before investing money in a business opportunity or franchise offer, investigate the offer carefully.
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Blank Cheques
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:19 PM
For your protection, the BBB advises you NOT TO SIGN BLANK CHEQUES. Your SIGNATURE is one of your most valued possessions.
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Beds
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:18 PM
Some tips on purchasing new beds.
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BBB Complaint Procedure
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:17 PM
The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an ethical marketplace and to educate and encourage consumers to use ethical businesses. The Bureau is not an enforce
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BBB Arbitration
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:16 PM
Arbitration is generally necessary only when mediation is not successful. In arbitration, you and your customer permit a neutral third person, the arbitrator, to make a binding decision that will end t
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Bankruptcy
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:15 PM
When businesses or consumers cannot pay their debts they may file for bankruptcy or make a proposal (a payment arrangement with their creditors to prevent bankruptcy). These are legal proceedings carri
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Bank Inspector Schemes
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 2:14 PM
The fraudster will claim to be a bank inspector trying to trap a dishonest bank employee at your bank. The first approach is usually by telephone.
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Baldness
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 9:52 AM
Most baldness is inherited, and although many kinds of soaps and creams have been touted as having miracle ingredients to make hair grow or to retard its falling out, no product has been proven to do s
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Advance Fee Loans Schemes
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 9:51 AM
On July 5, 2004, responsibility for oversight of business practices and consumer protection in British Columbia was delegated from the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General to the new, independ
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900/976 Service/Numbers Usage To Claim Prizes
Better Business Bureau on Sun 23 Mar 2008 at 9:50 AM
Before dialing the 1-900 numbers for prize claim instructions consumers should remember to: Take note of the cost associated with calling the 1-900 number, and be advised that the cost will appear on
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