Scam Alert -- How Scammers Turned a Letter from Santa into a Con
The holiday season is here, and so are the scams. Watch out for fraudulent website offering "Letters from Santa." Some of these sites promise a custom letter from the man at the North Pole but don't deliver.
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BBB Blog: Free Shipping Day is December 18, 2014

Who doesn't love free shipping, especially when it's just in time for last-minute Christmas shopping? Free Shipping Day is this Thursday, December 18. So what's this all about?
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Fox 8 video: Holiday Shopping Tips
Cynthia Albert teams up with Fox8 - WVUE to bring you Holiday Shopping Tips!
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Scam Alert -- Check Cashing Scam Gets a High Tech Twist
Scammers are using mobile banking apps for a high tech version of a check cashing scam. They trick account holders into sharing their bank info and use apps to deposit fake checks in the victim's account.
How to avoid this scam
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BBB Video: ABC 20/20 on Door to Door Home Security Sales
ABC 20/20 investigates door to door home security sales. 20/20 looked into several home security companies some of which claimed to be "BBB Accredited"; however when 20/20 contacted BBB serving Utah, that company had an "F" rating with BBB and so did many others in the Utah area. Recordings of trainings obtained by 20/20 showed some surprising techniques being used.
Watch the ABC 20/20 special featuring Better Business Bureau!
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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 -November 2014

The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during November 2014. 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.
Adams Appraisals, LLC
Advanced Financial Concepts, Inc.
All Clear Pools, LLC
American Restorators Investment
Angelo's Transmission & Automobile Repair Service, Inc.
Beds 4 Less LLC
Christian Home Health
Cropp Construction, Inc.
Ducote Electric Inc
Dumas International, Inc.
Economy Lock and Key
Franklin Tax Service
Global Energy Technologies Inc
Hy-Tech Instruments Inc
Keith Lott's Plumbing, LLC
Louisiana Redfish Master
MK Electric Man LLC
Nicole Homes, LLC
Simon & Simon Financial, LLC
Spears Learning Center, Inc.
Sunshine Gutters, LLC
True Value Hardware - Rental
V & S Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC
VJ's Construction, LLC
World USA Incorporated
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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.

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