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05/22/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 22, 2013 - In the wake of recent devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma and north Texas, your Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are providing tips for donors to avoid scams and make wise giving decisions.
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05/13/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 13, 2013 - May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. It also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers.
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05/10/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 10, 2013 – A new phone scam is making its rounds and targeting local senior citizens and senior caregivers. BBB has received reports of consumers being contacted by aggressive telemarketing calls claiming to be from Philips Lifeline or simply, “Medical Alert.”
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05/08/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 8, 2013 – With Mother’s Day quickly approaching on Sunday, May 12, many consumers are still searching for the perfect gift to show appreciation for their mothers. According to the National Retail Federation, total spending for Mother’s Day this year is expected to reach $20.7 billion. In addition, consumers will spend an average of $168.94 on mom, an increase of 11 percent from 2012.
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05/02/2013
Pittsburgh, PA – May 2, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau of Western PA’s Hot Topics is a monthly alert regarding companies across all industries that are currently targeting Western Pennsylvania consumers. The Hot Topics list and information is also available on the BBB website under the News Center.
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04/26/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – April 26, 2013 - In our tech-savvy world, everything is readily accessible and convenient. This statement even applies to banking. Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up. Now you can access your bank account from anywhere in the world via your smart phone or tablet.
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04/17/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – April 17, 2013 - At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, and more are likely. BBB Wise Giving Alliance (“Alliance”), the national charity monitoring arm of the Better Business Bureau, and BBB Serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont (“BBB Boston”) cautions donors about potential red flags concerning tragedy-related philanthropy.
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04/11/2013
Pittsburgh, PA – April 11, 2013 – Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) and its partners, Northland Public Library, The Paper Exchange and First Commonwealth Bank, invite Allegheny County residents and surrounding communities to BBB’s “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road in the North Hills of Pittsburgh from 10 AM – 2 PM.
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04/04/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – April 4, 2013 – Planning a wedding can be an exciting, yet expensive and stressful time in many couples’ lives. According to an annual survey of 17,500 couples released by www.TheKnot.com, newlyweds spent an average of $28,427 on their weddings in 2012. It can be easy for couples and their families to become overwhelmed by all of the associated wedding costs and the process of choosing wedding vendors.
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04/03/2013
Pittsburgh, PA – April 3, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau of Western PA’s Hot Topics is a monthly alert regarding companies across all industries that are currently targeting Western Pennsylvania consumers. The Hot Topics list and information is also available on the BBB website under the News Center.
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03/22/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – March 22, 2013 - An attractive, well-kept driveway can increase your home’s curb appeal, provide protection against weather, and even add value to your investment. Replacing a driveway can be a costly and confusing endeavor though. A poorly designed and constructed driveway that begins to crack and crumble after its first winter is far more expensive than a well-constructed driveway that costs a little more to start with, but remains solid and attractive for many years with minimum upkeep.
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03/20/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – March 20, 2013 - With a local team playing in the NCAA tomorrow afternoon, your Better Business Bureau wants to warn the public about scams related to March Madness. Major sporting events like the NCAA tournament almost always inspire scammers to capitalize on the scarcity of tickets and fans’ desire to snap up souvenirs or team jerseys. BBB advises fans to check out offers before spending their hard-earned cash.
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03/19/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – March 19, 2013 – Motor vehicle collisions and other auto-related mishaps result in billions of dollars in property damage, medical and legal bills and lost income every year. Car owners need to protect their vehicle and themselves with auto insurance, but how do you know if you are properly covered?
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03/18/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - March 18, 2013 – Your Better Business Bureau set a milestone and concluded 2012 having provided over 1 million instances of service to local consumers and businesses. On a national level, consumers asked BBB for help more than 180 million times in 2012, a 27 percent increase from 142.5 million times in 2011, and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.
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03/04/2013
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – March 4, 2013 – In a recent study conducted by the Federal Trade Commission, it was found that one in five consumers had an error on at least one of their three major credit reports. In addition, one in four of these consumers were able to identify errors that might affect their overall credit scores. As a result of this study, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to check their credit reports on a regular basis for potential errors to avoid putting their pocketbooks and financial health at risk.
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