Tag: Better Business Bureau

BBB and Give.org Offer Tips on Helping Texas in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are advising people to help as much as they can in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, but to do so with caution and make sure their donations get to the people who need it most. “The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey prompts us to want to do …

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IRS May Call You After All

The IRS imposter scam has been the #1 most reported scam to BBB the last two years. To help people in the community recognize a tax scam, we always gave the advice that the IRS will never call you to collect an outstanding tax debt. However, the IRS has changed the way it deals with …

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Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Lawn Service

Spring is in the air and if you are like many, you might be getting anxious to be outside to tend to your outdoor space. Whether your lawn needs a little touch-up or complete makeover, it’s important to find the right helping hands. Last year, Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming received more …

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Be on the Lookout for Holiday Scams

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Be cautious shopping online. Because many retailers now have chip card readers, fraud at bricks-and-mortar stores is down, so scammers have shifted their efforts online. Use a credit (not debit) …

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Better Business Bureau Sees a Huge Drop in Reports of IRS Scam Since Raid in India

Mumbai police shut down call center, arrest 70 suspects Arlington, VA (October 20, 2016) – The top scam reported to the Better Business Bureau is the tax scam (also known as the IRS scam), which has accounted for about one in four reports to BBB Scam Tracker during its first year of operation. But BBB …

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Consumer Advisory

Consumer Resources A) To Remove Your Name From Mail/Phone Marketing Lists: 1. Register land-line and cell phones with the National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov, or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Once registered, it becomes permanent. 2. To remove your name from junk mail lists, write to the Mail Preference Services, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY …

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