Monthly column on BBB issues and scams.
Jan 07 2014
Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming advises consumers who had their credit or debit information compromised as a result of the Target data breach to beware of con artists aiming to fool them into sharing their credit card and/or personal information. Many consumers report receiving text messages that claim to be from their …
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Jan 05 2014
As you begin the new year, resolve to be a smart consumer who takes time to research companies, protects important documents and follows the age-old axiom: If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. To get you started, BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming advises: • Beware of job offers offering easy money. …
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Dec 30 2013
Whether you call them resolutions or goals, most people begin the new year in hopes of losing a few pounds, paying off credit or finally snuffing out the cigarette habit. To get you started on the right foot, follow these suggestions from Better Business Bureau® serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming: Get more exercise and join …
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Dec 18 2013
Nothing can put the damper on holiday travel faster than treacherous winter weather or canceled flights. For those planning long-distance travel, staying safe should be a top priority. Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming offers the following tips: Travel by car: Create a car safety kit. Holiday driving often includes the threat of …
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Dec 11 2013
Charitable giving is good for business – all 12 months, not just during the holidays. A 2010 philanthropic study by Cone Communications showed that 85 percent of consumers have a more positive image of a product or company when it supports a cause they care about. Ninety percent also responded that they want companies to …
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Dec 10 2013
Selecting the right toys for youngsters on your holiday list can be a challenge. Is the toy safe? Is it age appropriate? Although toys are intended to be fun, they can pose hazards if not used correctly. A report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there were 265,000 toy-related injuries treated in U.S. …
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Dec 10 2013
Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado warns that CryptoLocker, the latest and most virulent ransomware to date, is spreading quickly and that computer users should exercise extreme caution this holiday season. CryptoLocker encrypts data files with a unique key that only the malicious hackers can access. Victims then see a pop-up notice that to have …
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Dec 05 2013
Tips on Specialty Shops. The best part about holiday shopping is that you now have a great excuse to check out local shops that you might not otherwise give a second look. Toy stores! Women’s boutiques! Children’s stores! And on and on. Locally owned boutiques offer a variety of brands and price points. Some you …
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Nov 25 2013
The holiday giving season is in full swing and Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants donors to be informed when they make donations of time and money. “The holiday season is a time when most donors are their most generous. It is imperative that donors give to charities that are efficient and provide measurable outcomes,” said …
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