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06/17/2013
In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance – penned an open letter to the donors of America denouncing the “overhead ratio” as the sole measure of nonprofit performance.
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06/13/2013
Look For Warning Signs and Safe Facilities
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06/11/2013
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be extremely cautious about relying on business rating reports from Nationwide Business Bureau
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06/11/2013
Summertime is prime time for giving your home a fresh coat of paint. The question is: Do you do it yourself or hire a contractor?
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06/07/2013
BBB advice on buying exercise equipment
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06/06/2013
Hurricane season started June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its initial outlook for the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season as “active” and “above normal”.
Your BBB offers tips to help you prepare for disasters, both as an individual and as a business leader.
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06/06/2013
BBB is alerting area seniors and caretakers to be wary of phone calls or voicemails from a company offering a “free” personal alarm system. BBB Serving Greater Cleveland has reported an influx of inquiries in recent days about a company using a variety of different names such as “Medical Emergency,” “Medical Alert Company,” “First Alert Company,” “Life Alert USA,” and “Medical Alarms Hewlett.” The company claims to be offering a “free” medical alert system and tells the listener that the system will be provided to them because a family member or a friend believes they should have it, and that the system and shipping is already paid for. In many cases, seniors who have provided their bank account or credit card information to “verify” their identity have found they were charged the monthly service fee, usually around $35.00, then the system never arrived or they had trouble returning it and obtaining a refund.
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06/06/2013
CHICAGO, IL – June 6, 2013 – When homeowners or business owners experience a property loss such as a fire or flood, they are not in the best state of mind to make immediate choices regarding restoration work. Unfortunately, some restoration workers have taken advantage of these stressful times by approaching shocked property owners with business deals within minutes of the event.
Last month, media in south Florida reported how stricken homeowners have been bombarded with sales pitches at scenes of property losses. Restoration workers and other contractors listen to police scanners to find business opportunities. They will hear the police report and go to the address of the property. Making decisions in moments of distress can result in repercussions later on.
“There are dishonest individuals and businesses that see an unfortunate situation as a business opportunity," said Steve J Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “While
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06/05/2013
Is Dad an adventure seeker? Is he up for the thrill of skydiving, whitewater rafting or other exciting adventures? How about golf lessons, a fishing trip, or a wilderness experience? With Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, Better Business Bureau is recommending that shoppers consider the fine print before purchasing high adventure activities or gift certificates for Dad.
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06/05/2013
With an estimated 136 million Americans going on at least one vacation this summer, safety and security precautions are a must. Proactive measures can help consumers keep their home safe from fire, carbon monoxide, and the threat of burglary while they are away.
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06/05/2013
BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for smishing scams
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06/05/2013
There are a few things more annoying than junk mail, spam and unsolicited calls and texts messages. Not only are these unwanted communications an annoyance, but they can potentially lead to identity theft.
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06/05/2013
If you are like most people, the thought of speaking in public strikes fear in your heart. No worries; you can overcome your fear of public speaking.
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06/05/2013
Before you finalize your vacation plans, be sure you have given careful thought to whether you need to purchase travel insurance. There are circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling.
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06/03/2013
Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.
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