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August 2012

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,

 

Election season is all around us and November 6th will be here before we know it. But of course, we will hear about campaigns and be solicited for contributions long before that. That's why our first article this month is to help you get through a scam free election season!

   

One of the Better Business Bureau's many operations is to handle complaints from consumers, but do you know the main way consumers show their dissatisfaction with a company? Read the article below to find out!

 

As consumers and businesses struggle through a tough economy, many look for ways to cut back & prepare for the future. We bring you two articles this month on retirement. The first to help you plan for your future and the second is to make sure you aren't neglecting your future.

 

The BBB has been a victim of an email scam for many months now and this scam seems to be surfacing again. In our last article this month, we remind you how to tell the difference between a real and a fake email from the BBB.

    


Heather Peters

 

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana

 
 
Tips for a Scam Free Election Season     

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While politicians are lobbying for support on critical issues, scam artists are campaigning to steal money and identities with news-worthy headlines,

  Read the full article here
 
 Unhappy Customers Vote with their Feet by not returning! 

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Customers who are displeased with a product or service are not giving businesses a second chance, according to a recent poll by the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB). The poll also shows that few consumers complain to the business about their dissatisfaction. 

 
 
BBB Tips: Planning for Retirement

 

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Retirement may seem far away, But it is extremely important to save for the future while navigating everyday finances.

  

 

   
BBB Email Scam
computer-scam In the past months they Better Business Bureau has been the victim of a scam which sends unsuspecting businesses emails regarding a supposed complaint filed against their company. These emails are intended to put viruses or doing other harm to computers. Scammers are possibly seeking to gain information off of the victims computer if successful. From what we have seen in the past, the email contains a Complaint ID #, a Consumer Name and a link to view the supposed complaint. The danger is when the email recipient opens the link included in the email.
Look for emails that come from local BBB email addresses, include local BBB employee names and addresses.
If you have any questions regarding an email you received, call  us first and we can check it out for you!  
 
Benefits of BBB Accreditation     

 

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The BBB is a non profit organization that is funded solely through BBB Membership. We value Accredited Businesses greatly for supporting the efforts of the BBB.

 

There are many valuable benefits to BBB Accreditation. The following are some of them!

  • Listing in an our AB Web Directory
  • A free listing on the BBB website that is your company's business profile.  
  • The ability to display BBB Logos on business material and to use in marketing & advertisement.
  • The ability to login to your business profile & customize your company's report with the BBB.
  • Co-op Advertising with TV, radio, print, online, and other media.

These are just some of the many benefits of BBB Accreditation! If you have questions regarding your accreditation call our office and we will be happy to assist you!  

 

Do you know someone who is not taking advantage of BBB Membership? Pass this information along to them and help them become a BBB Accredited Business!

   

 
Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses - July2012    
WDSU Channel 6

The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during July 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.

Cajun Creations, Inc.

Ray's Auto Repair

Rejuvenating Concepts, Incorporated

E F I Services, Inc.

Acts One Eleven Tax Service Inc

Southern Refinishing, LLC

Liberty Bank & Trust Company

J & J Renovation General Contractor, LLC

Southern Hurricane Shutters, LLC

Hensarling Construction, LLC

Martinez Pool Plastering

White Star, Inc.

TNT Gas and Supply LLC

J. Ferret A/C & Heating

Bonus Images Aesthetics APM, LLC

Norman's Plumbing, LLC

Retro Fitz, LLC

Divine Vision Boutique & Tax Service

Labarre Mechanical Plumbing Contractors, Inc.

C & M Surgical Group

Edible Arrangements

Dusty's Services, LLC

CBD Mobile Apps

Englade Plumbing, LLC

Digifx Technologies

Feztec, LLC

BrownRice Marketing, Inc.

Make It Clean

Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana

Lipa Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.

W & C Construction, LLC

Elite Parking Services

Metro Security

Chef Green Catering

Youth Education Service

Economy Lock And Key

Watts, Inc

Wesco Gas & Welding Supply, Inc.

Rocketfire Pizza Company

Pure Water Technology of South Louisiana

Empire Scaffold LLC

  

 
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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Please feel free to contact us if you find that this e-mail has been directed to an incorrect address, or if you need to change your company's contact information.
phone:  (504) 522-9363     fax:  (504) 524-9110     e-mail: info@neworleans.bbb.org