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May 2012

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,                           

 

The BBB name is being used again in a phishing scam targeting area businesses. We have received a large volume of calls from businesses that have received this phony email claiming to be from the BBB.The BBB is trying to stay on top of these emails and alert businesses as soon as they surface. The council of Better Business Bureaus is asking that these emails be forwarded to: phishing@council.bbb.org.

 

Another Phishing email is circulation using Amazon.com to trick consumers. This email claims to come from Amazon.com in regards to an order cancellation. Read the article below to learn how to tell the difference between a real email and a fake.

 

Memorial Day is around the corner and even though this should be a time to honor and remember those that are serving and have served in our military, scam artist prey on unsuspecting consumers and try to rip them off using this holiday.

 

The BBB military line and Wise Giving Alliance bring you some tips regarding giving and/or buying this Memorial Day.

 


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Thanks to all of our accredited businesses for their participation & commitment to the BBB! 

    

 

Heather Peters
BBB serving Southeast Louisiana
 
New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses   

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A new wave of phony emails claiming to be from the BBB have reached businesses across our area.
The phishing emails - the fifth wave since Thanksgiving - uses the BBB's name and logo in an attempt to look like a notice of a newly filed complaint.
 
Read more about these emails 
 
 Don't Fall for Fake Amazon.com Cancellation Emails

 

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Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links

Find out here if that email is real 

 
Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters

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 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.

  

 Find out which scams to watch out for.    
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If you have any changes to your company's contact information or need to contact us with any corrections, please do so at: info@neworleans.bbb.org. 

 
Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses - April 2012    
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The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during April 2012. This means that these companies have agreed to uphold the BBB Standards of Trust, including advertising honestly, honoring promises, and being responsive to marketplace issues. 

 Click here to view the BBB Standards for Trust.

1st Up Plumbing & Heating, LLC

Accent Home Improvement, Inc.

Adiva's Hair Studio

Aerial Contracting, LLC

AMB Construction, LLC

Auto Trend Collision Center

Big Momma's Chicken & Waffles, LLC

Brennan's Roofing, LLC

Bridge City Transmission

Carpenters House Life Center Construction Company

Chisel Stone Rhino Construction, Inc

Clean Air Services, Inc.

Commando Enterprises, LLC

CRM Builders, LLC

Danny & Bonnie Gros Seafood

Dream Suites Corporate Solutions, LLC

E.A. Keenan, LLC

Erroll's Handyman Service, LLC

Exquisite Janitorial Services

Fortmayer Bush Hog

Glen E. Nave Heating & Air Conditioning Company, Inc.

GNO Appraisal Services LLC

GNO Property Management LLC

Grace and Faith Heating & Air

Gulf Coast Door & Window, Inc.

Innovative Carpet Care

J F Metrology, Inc.

Lawn & Saw Shop

Magee & Sons Master Plumbing, Contracting, LLC

Mainstreet Wholesale dba Richardson Wholesale

Naturear

Pro Tek USA, Inc.

Robert Benson dba Aquascapes of Louisiana

Safe Security by Louisiana Security, LLC

Showtime Rentals, LLC

Southeast Shoring & Construction

State Machinery & Equipment Sales, Inc.

Strecker Inc Tree Service

The Appliance Tech

The Magnolia Companies of Louisiana, LLC

Top 2 Bottom Cleaning Supplies & Services, LLC

Victor's International

Zero Degrees Refrigeration


 

 

 
We Salute You  

These companies are loyal and supportive BBB Accredited Businesses. They are representative of the many sizes and types of businesses that uphold the BBB Standards of Trust. Each has been randomly selected and the starting year of their BBB Accreditation is noted below.

Each BBB Accredited Business has committed to the BBB Standards for Trust.
    

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