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BBB Bulletin Archives
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Dear BBB Accredited Business,
Pink can be seen everywhere in the month of October. The NFL and many others sport pink this month to bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Scammers also use pink to exploit consumers into making phony donations or buying phony "pink" items. Our first article brings awareness to avoid being "Pinkwashed" by scammers.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. With technology emerging every day and businesses and consumers using more technology for every day business cyber security is more important than ever! Read our article to find out how to make sure you are safe while on the internet.
Our Final article this month gives more information about the Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program (Accountability Program) and the new compliance rules that will see enforcement on January 1, 2014.
We teamed up with Bill Capo and WWL-TV to bring awarness to scams surfacing involving the Affordable Health Care Act. Watch our video to find out more about these scams!
Heather Peters
BBB serving Southeast Louisiana
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many businesses are marketing "pink" products and services to support breast cancer charity groups and organizations. But every year, scammers find a way to take advantage of these good deeds - a practice known as "pinkwashing."
Read full Article
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Protect yourself online this Cyber Security Awareness Month
October marks the 10th anniversary of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Do you know how to protect your identity online? Better Business Bureau has joined with the National Cyber Security Alliance's STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign to educate the public about online scams and how to respond to them effectively if they do occur.
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Accountability Program Issues First Industry-Wide Compliance Warning
The Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program (Accountability Program) today released its first Compliance Warning.The Accountability Program will begin enforcement of this requirement on January 1, 2014. Companies that are out of compliance with other requirements of the OBA Principles still face enforcement actions at any time.
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BBB Video: Warnings about Affordable Care Act Scams
The BBB teams up with Bill Capo of Channel 4 News to warn consumers of scams involving the Affordable Care Act.
Watch the video to find out more!
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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 2013
The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during September 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.
Pioneer Credit Company
JCC Concrete & Construction Company LLC
Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc
GOES LLC
Metal Carport Depot, LLC
One Man & A Tool Box, LLC
Supreme Automotive Group
Ace Home Improvements, LLC
Pools-N-Stuff Ltd
Jake's Extraordinary Flooring
Orleans Coffee Exchange
High Definition Mobile Detailing NOLA LLC
J P & Sons, Inc.
Reed Glen A/C, Inc.
Faithful Real Estate Properties, LLC
Air Kare Air Conditioning Company, Inc.
Big Tommy's Construction
Dial A Maid LLC
Associated Building Services, LLC
Christians Hospice Services
Dial One Broussard Appliances Service
5 Minute Windows LLC
Jack's Kitchen & Bath LLC
Don Jose's Grill
Martz, Inc.
Ultimate Siding & Gutters, LLC
Diaz Air Conditioning Service LLC
Forest Air, LLC
Spark A/C, Heating & Gas, LLC
The Southerland Construction
Belle Chasse Automotive Care, Inc.
Dream Suites Corporate Solutions, LLC
Luxury Outdoor Designs LLC
Spa Atlantis, 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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