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March 2013

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,

 

 For the Past 100 Years the BBB has been helping consumers and businesses alike in many different areas. This past year as the BBB celebrated its Centennial Year, we broke records in consumer services across the United States. Read the full article below to see how these records were set!  

 

Tax Season is near and of course this means scam artists are on the rise looking for new & inventive ways to steal information. Our article regarding Tax Scams will help you become informed on how to keep you information safe this year.  

 

Consumers are not the only victims when it comes to scams. Lots of small businesses get scammed each year. Read our article regarding Small Business Scams and learn how to protect your company from scam artists. 

 

"Robocalls" are the newest aggravation to consumers via telephone. The BBB has been receiving calls from local consumers saying they are getting many calls a day, sometimes as many as 5 or 6, from so called telemarketers but the calls are prerecorded. Even consumers that have their telephone numbers registered on the Do Not Call List are getting these calls. Watch this month's video series to find out what's going on and how to protect your information.  

 

 

Heather Peters

 

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana

 
 
In Its 100th Year, Better Business Bureau Breaks All Records for Consumer Services

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Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada. The organization set new records in virtually all categories of service:

 
Watch out for Scams targeting Small Businesses

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Consumers aren't the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.
 
Online and Offline Scams target tax filers                           
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Scams and identity thefts are particularly prevalent risks during tax time. Better Business Bureau warns that frauds utilize stolen personal data to manipulate large tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.

 

 

Federal Tax Day - April 15, 2013

 

 

 

 

BBB Video: Safely Handling the new rash of "Robocalls"   
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Americans have recently seen a rise in phone calls to their home despite being registered on the Federal Trade Commission's Do not call registry. Find out how to safely handle these "robocalls" from the video below.


 
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 -February 2013     
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The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during February 2013. 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.

 

Hamilton Enterprises Imports, Inc.

Katore Collision & Automotive Center

Lighting, Inc.

Napa Auto Care Center

Don's Unique Auto, Inc.

Gurley's Concrete, Inc.

Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center

Ancar Accounting & Tax Services

Pathfinders Healthcare, Inc.

Gilco Construction Co., LLC

Foundation Materials, Inc.

Am-Pm Services

Kidd Vision Center

White Betty Jewelers Inc

Bueche's Jewelry

Joe's Gutters & Patios

Tom's Sewer & Drain Services, LLC

Precision Metal Buildings

Money Hill Plantation, LLC

Advanced Sleep Center, Inc.

Generators For Less

Freeman Tree Service, Inc.

Childers Cleaning Professionals LLC

Dish on Hayne

Solar Universe, LLC

McNeil & Meyers

Save A Lot Glass, LLC

Cole's Plumbing, Inc.

Houma Oilfield Pump Service Co, Inc.

Ken's Creations

Ms B Superior Cleaning Service

Mellow Mushroom

Snappy Tint LLC

Hamilton Kitchens LLC

Certain Property Management LLC

Geaux Fish

Northlake Premier Elevator & Lift Company LLC

New Orleans Relocation, LLC - Local Realtor Experts

Reverse Mortgage USA

Kim Starr Wise Floral Events

Bruno's Audio Video

Orleans Super Home Center

Hearing Clinic of Greater New Orleans, LLC

Chicken and Watermelon Restaurant & Catering

Bug Z Siding

Joe Blakk Income Tax Service, LLC

Empyrean Group

Stepper Enterprises, LLC

KTBN, Inc

Busy Bee Restoration, Inc

Bradco Welding & Fabrication, Inc.

ARC Roofing LLC

All Over Nola Housekeeping

Furniture Outlet 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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