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06/19/2013
The BBB of North Alabama recently received a notice regarding required labor posters and how we could obtain them. Reports show that several small businesses in the state are still being targeted by aggressive companies trying to sell labor law posters.
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06/17/2013
With an estimated 136 million Americans going on at least one vacation this summer, safety and security precautions are a must. Proactive measures can help consumers keep their home safe while they are away.
Better Business Bureau is offering the following safety tips for homeowners during the summer season:
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06/13/2013
Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) has teamed up with several member agencies of the PEACE Council (Prevention of Elder Abuse and Criminal Exploitation) to commemorate World Elder Abuse Day.
June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and a special forum was held on Thursday, June 13th at the Madison County Department of Human Resources (DHR) to raise local awareness of emotional, physical and financial abuse that targets our elderly.
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06/11/2013
Summertime is prime time for giving your home a fresh coat of paint. The question is: Do you do it yourself or hire a contractor?
If you’re among the increasing number of homeowners leaving the job to the pros, you’ll want to make sure that the contractor you hire is indeed good at his or her job. How do you do this? Your BBB offers these tips:
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06/07/2013
Many North Alabama residents have reported to your BBB that they have received a telephone call from someone claiming to be with tech support from a well - known software company. Microsoft has been a very popular claim, but there have been others as well – and even some claiming to be with a federal law enforcement agency, such as the FBI.
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06/06/2013
According to the US Census Bureau there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation that means there will many people out searching for Father’s Day gifts. As families look to celebrate this special day, Better Business Bureau of North Alabama (BBB) reminds you that it’s important to shop smart for the perfect gift for Dad.
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06/03/2013
The annual hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts through November 30th. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts, that the 2013 season may be an active one.
Even though the North Alabama region may not be directly affected by a hurricane as it makes landfall, storm systems, that form and push through our area as a result, can still have a dramatic impact.
Your BBB recommends that it is never too early to have an emergency weather preparedness plan in place just in case severe storms threaten our families and property this year.
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05/31/2013
Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings. Utilizing solar energy is one opportunity that many people consider. Solar panel prices are starting to come down and more consumers are considering installing them on their homes or in their yards. In addition, more businesses are getting into the solar business because of government subsidies that can be obtained. Keep in mind that solar energy requires the sun.
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05/31/2013
The FBI has seen an increase in cyber criminals who use online photo-sharing programs to perpetrate scams and harm victims’ computers. These criminals advertise vehicles online but will not provide pictures in the advertisement. They will send photos on request. Sometimes the photo is a single file sent as an e-mail attachment, and sometimes the victim receives a link to an online photo gallery.
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05/30/2013
Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property?
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05/21/2013
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. As Memorial Day approaches, your Better Business Bureau urges you to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.
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05/21/2013
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.
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05/10/2013
The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.
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05/09/2013
BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)
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05/09/2013
The Better Business Bureau serving North Alabama is alerting consumers to a website offering fitness equipment at “too good to be true” prices that falsely claims to be a BBB Accredited company.
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