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05/09/2012
BBB is warning consumers about HCG Xtreme weight loss drugs. HCG is not approved by the (FDA) for weight loss and can pose serious health risks.
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05/07/2012
Products advertised to children are now lower in calories, sugars, sodium and fats; that was the some of the progress under self-regulation reported at CDC’s Weight of the Nation conference today by Elaine Kolish, Director of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) and Vice President at the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
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05/03/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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04/20/2012
Nowadays, it is hard for consumers to go shopping without being bombarded with products advertised as “environmentally safe,” “degradable” and “ozone friendly,” but how does a consumer have confidence in a product or service advertising itself as “green?”
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04/03/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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03/29/2012
They're at it again! Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country and right here in Texas.
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03/16/2012
With most holidays, sporting events and disasters, scammers use these opportunities to target consumers and lure them into their schemes. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be suspicious of sweepstakes winnings claims.
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03/12/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.
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03/08/2012
The Texas Attorney General froze the assets of AGT American Silver and Gold March 1, and issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of the Austin-area company, which sells gold and silver bullion and coins.
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03/05/2012
Gasoline prices are climbing throughout the US and expected to soon top $5.00 per gallon in some parts of the country. BBB warns consumers to be wary of gas-saving claims.
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02/23/2012
The Obama Administration recognized the importance of industry self-regulation in providing consumers with privacy protections. CBBB's Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program has been at the center of such self-regulatory efforts.
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01/17/2012
Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.
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12/20/2011
BBB warns daily deal shoppers that SaveMore.com in Dallas, TX, has been the subject of 227 complaints concerning non-receipt of vouchers; non-delivery of products such as cell phone covers, water bottles, and watches; and gift card vouchers that don’t work.
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12/16/2011
An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.
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12/13/2011
Five years ago, leading food and beverage companies made a major commitment to be a part of the solution to childhood obesity by agreeing to limit what foods they advertise to children under the age of 12.
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