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BBB Bulletin Archives
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Dear BBB Accredited Business,
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. With that we bring you several articles on securing you and your family's identity.
Consumers don't always recognize the risk ofwing online and putting personal information onto websites. Our first article brings you information on keeping your information safe.
Scam artists look for ways to steal information undetected. Unfortunately one of the best ways for them to do this is to steal the identity of children. Read our article on how to secure the identity of your children and protect their future.
Do you know what your consumers expect of you as a business when it comes to the information you collect from them? Do you know what your legal responsibilities are? Find out in our article below!
It's Halloween time. Consumers are busy getting their costumes ready, planning parties, etc.
Read our final article this month to find out how to make sure your Halloween purchases are safe and made from legit companies.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OUR OFFICE TO YOURS!
Heather Peters  BBB serving Southeast Louisiana
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It's a topic that's important to us both as consumers and as business leaders.
From our own online banking, to filing our taxes, to supporting our nation's infrastructure, it seems every aspect of our lives is dependent on the Internet.
We're more connected than ever before and it seems that almost daily, there are headlines about cyber attacks including corporate security breaches, spear phishing (very targeted attacks through emails that appear to be from colleagues), social media fraud and more.
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Children continue to be heavily targeted by identity thieves, BBB warns
A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children's credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.
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Help Your Customers Trust Your Business - Secure Their Personal Data
Customers expect that every business - large or small - that collects their sensitive personal information will protect it. Beyond customer expectations, there are legal requirements, as well. Depending on your type of business and the states in which your customers reside, you may be legally required to protect the personal information you collect. Better Business Bureau is reminding businesses to safeguard the privacy of their customers.
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Don't get Tricked When Buying Halloween Treats
According to the National Retail Federation, a record 170 million Americans will spend close to $8 billionon candy, pumpkins, decorations and costumes - both for them and for their pets. Canadians will spend even more...about $75 per person (most of it on costumes). It's a holiday we love, and retailers respond to that with specialty stores that set up shop in October and are gone the minute Halloween is over.
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Benefits of BBB Accreditation
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!
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Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses - September 2012
The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during September 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.A Professional A/C and Heating
Abita View Apartments, LLC
Alexys Enterprises Incorporated
Alligator Construction & Demo, LLC
American Roofing & Construction, LLC
Annette's House of Decor, Inc.
Architectural Roofing & Home Renovations, LLC
AS/AC LLC
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B J C Construction
B-MAC Roofing & General Contracting, LLC
Brennan's Quality Roofing
Brilliant Images
Briones Enterprises, LLC
C M E Construction
C S Home Improvement HVAC Electrical & Residential Contractor
Cada Insurance, LLC
Cajun Restoration & Renovation/Fencing
Charger Electrical Services Inc
Clean Spray, LLC
Contracting King, Inc. | |
Cottman Transmission
Cottman Transmission Auto Care
D N L A/C Refrigeration, Inc
Deep South Construction
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Duke Restoration
Dukes Custom Home Improvements
Eduardo's Painting LLC
FESS, Inc
Geaar Enterprises LLC
Hunter Trucking, LLC
Hurricane Fence Company, Inc
I Haul Wall to Wall | |
Jay's Roofing Company
Jeffrey Roofing & Painting Contractors
KSK Plumbing, LLC
Lewis Air Conditioning, LLC
Lil Al's Plumbing, LLC
Lloyd & Taylor Mortgage LLC
Mackie One Construction, LLC
Marchetta Properties | |
Mark's Rooing
McCann Electronics, LLC
Mid City Smiles Family Dentistry
Milton Lachney Roofing & Home Improvement LLC
Omni Builders, Inc.
Ovidio Construction, Inc.
Peanut Butter & Jelly TV, LLC
Peffer Heating and Air, Inc
Pfeff's Roofing & Patio Installation, LLC
Quality Aire Care, LLC
Rea Air Conditioning & Heating Service
Rock's Lawn Care | |
Sizemore Phil Roofing
Smooth's Home Improvement LLC
Superior Flooring & Construction
Top 2 Bottom Home Improvements, LLC | |
Williams Alliance, LLC |
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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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