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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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05/01/2012
Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.
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04/26/2012
With hundreds of auto insurance companies writing policies offering a variety options, shopping for a policy has become such an ordeal that many people don't bother to comparison shop.
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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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04/21/2012
Here are some of our latest specials from BBB Accredited Businesses, for BBB Accredited Businesses.
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04/18/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
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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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04/11/2012
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow? You’re not alone. Many consumers view tax refunds as unplanned bonuses, but it makes more sense to plan for that new chunk of change so it doesn’t go to waste.
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