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05/14/2012
As temperatures start to warm up, bugs and other pests will attempt to seek shelter in homes and office buildings. Better Business Bureau reports an increase in inquiries for pest control services during the months of May, June and July. So when the pest control job gets too big for a flyswatter, mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it could be time to call in a professional.
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05/11/2012
Nevada consumers have once again been contacting the Better Business Bureau serving Southern Nevada (BBB) regarding mailings from a company called HomeServe USA. The mailings inform recipients that they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their exterior water lines, leaving them liable for repairs which could potentially cost thousands of dollars. They provide an 800 number and a deadline to enroll in their Water Service Line Coverage. Some consumers have stated the mailings appear to be from a government or county agency.
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05/10/2012
Join us for our 2012 BBB Summer Golf Classic. Iron Eagle is our co-sponsor in an effort to defeat diabetes.
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05/09/2012
May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage consumers who aren’t careful.
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05/04/2012
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day appointments for the wonderful women in their life, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day vender scam, especially when shopping online.
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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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04/22/2012
The BBB serving Southern Nevada held its third shredding event Saturday April 21, which invited the public to bring unwanted sensitive material to be shredded safely. Nearly 400 cars turned out for the event, held in the BBB parking lot. More than 43,400 pounds of material was collected, safely destroyed and recycled.
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04/17/2012
Protect yourself from ID theft! Come shred your documents or recycle your e-waste and cell phones at our FREE shredding event on April 21, 2012
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04/16/2012
The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.
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04/13/2012
Deeply indebted consumers are paying thousands of dollars to scammers to modify their credit reports, when they can do the same thing at little or no cost themselves, a BBB study reveals.
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04/04/2012
According to the American Camp Association, more than 12,000 day and resident camps exist in the U.S., and more than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. When it comes time to choose that perfect camp for your child, how do you choose? Better Business Bureau advises taking the time to look beyond brochures and website pictures before making a decision.
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03/29/2012
Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from BBB about a complaint concerning an “unauthorized transaction.”
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03/16/2012
BBB has received reports from thousands of businesses that they have received fake BBB complaint emails that contain malware. Stay wary; these scammers have been persistent:
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03/13/2012
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance has tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters (12 via Certified Mail) to the non-profit behind the Internet phenomenon Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.
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03/07/2012
BBB is alerting consumers of Las Vegas company First Capital Financial Services Corp., who, according to a pattern of complaints, charges consumers upward of $2,000 for timeshare resale services that fail to materialize.
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