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11/19/2009
BBB warns online shoppers that some deals are just too good to be true. BBB advises shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous online stores.
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11/18/2009
Hawaii’s BBB and business leaders on Kauai introduced a project designed to provide local networking opportunities and support for good business practices on the Garden Isle.
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11/16/2009
Education, good judgment and a healthy dose of skepticism are the best defenses against becoming an online scam victim. And when in doubt, check it out at LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com and bbb.org.
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11/13/2009
FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems.
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11/11/2009
Web sites are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to work from home. Consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google but are being conned by yet another work-at-home scheme.
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11/09/2009
A monthly summary of activities at Hawaii's BBB.
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11/06/2009
One of the most common scams reported to Hawaii’s BBB are fake check scams. Find out how recongize, refuse and report this type of fraud.
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11/05/2009
Direct selling lets you be your own boss and make money on a flexible schedule. But direct sales isn’t for everyone and some jobs are pyramid schemes in disguise. Ask yourself these questions first.
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11/02/2009
Hawaii’s BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams.
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10/30/2009
Hawaii’s BBB is warning people not to open an e-mail claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). If you get one of these e-mails, DO NOT open it or click on the link inside.
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10/27/2009
Hawaii’s BBB warns local businesses not to fall for overpayment scams. The businesses targeted and methods of contact vary. BBB offers advice owners to help identify and avoid overpayment scams.
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10/22/2009
MoneyGram must pay $18M to settle FTC charges that the company allowed fraudulent telemarketers to use its service to bilk consumers out of tens of millions of dollars.
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10/16/2009
BBB is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business.
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10/13/2009
A monthly summary of activities at Hawaii's BBB.
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10/06/2009
Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, but many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised for the cost.
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