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February 2015

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,

 

Your BBB often teams up with local news/TV stations to alert consumers and businesses to the latest scams and possible issues In the area. Our first two articles this month highlight the kinds of video segments your BBB often participates in with local news/TV stations.

 

The Fox 8 defenders team up with your BBB to bring awareness to Secret Shopper Scams.

 

WWL-TV's Bill Capo and Cynthia Albert show us how a new Kidnapping scam is making it's way through the area.

 

BBB Code of Advertising has undergone comprehensive changes to reflect all of the new ways businesses can reach consumers. Find out how these changes affect your business's advertising.

 

Have you seen BBB Customer Reviews? This new program launched in early February at your BBB. Read below to find out what it's all about.

 

 

 

Heather Peters

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana

  
 

Secret Shopper Scams

You BBB and the Fox 8 Defenders have teamed up to shed some light on secret shopper scams and help consumers decide what's real and what's a scam.

 

BBB Video: Kidnapping Scam

New Orleans police and the Better Business Bureau are warning about a scary new scam where callers are trying to convince victims that their relatives have been kidnapped. 

WWL-TV teamed up with BBB's Cynthia Albert to alert consumers of this scam!  


 

Watch the full video 

 

New BBB Advertising Standards Reflect 21st Century Advertising in Traditional and New Media

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Better Business Bureau has made comprehensive changes to its cornerstone product, the BBB Code of Advertising, to reflect the many new ways advertisers reach consumers via websites, social media, texting and other channels. Every business that advertises in North America is expected to follow BBB's Code, and compliance is monitored by 112 BBB offices in the U.S. and Canada. Industry self-regulation of truth-in-advertising rules has earned the support of federal regulators who take seriously cases referred to their agencies. 

 

New BBB Advertising Standards

 

What's New at BBB: Customer Reviews               
  
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BBB� is pleased to announce our newest program to help further advance our goal of providing consumers with trustworthy businesses. Allow us to introduce you to BBB Customer Reviews. Customers can now leave reviews for all businesses on their BBB Business Review.

 
Your BBB on Social Media
 

Have you liked us on Facebook? Following us on Twitter?

Your BBB serving Southeast Louisiana has made a strong presence on Social Media!  Start following us today! 

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Benefits of BBB Accreditation     

 

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The BBB is a non profit organization that is funded solely through BBB Accreditation Fees. 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 BBB Business Review.
  • The ability to display BBB Accredited Business Seal on business material and to use in marketing & advertisement.
  • The ability to login to the AB Only Section of our website & customize your BBB Business Review. 
  • 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 Accreditation? Pass this information along to them and help them become a BBB Accredited Business!

   

 
Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses- January 2015     
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The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during January 2015. 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. 
 

 

 

AHB Plumbing Company LLC

Tax Service of America, Inc.

The Gold Buying Store

Geaar Enterprises LLC

Gwen's Bridal Boutique

Star Spray Foam Systems

A+ Contracting by Penton LLC

Progressive Waste Solutions

Envision Retail Services, Inc.

Verius Property Group

BCB Construction, LLC

Carpet Corner LLC

Carpet Corner LLC

Pelican State Outpatient Center

Hauser Production, LLC

Peterson Plumbing Video Drain & Sewer Service LLC

Epstein Law Firm LLC

Plaisance Builders

The Southerland Construction

Pools-N-Stuff Ltd

Creative Lighting & Accessories, LLC

Pho Sunrise Vietnamese Cuisine

JEM Services, LLC

Incognito Transportation, LLC

Bean's Formal Wear

Jeff-Co Contractors Inc.

Accurate Clinic

Ace Home Improvements, LLC

Alexys Enterprises Incorporated

Associated Building Services, LLC

B F M Corporation LLC

James Flinn Attorney at Law

Hunter Trucking, LLC

Martz, Inc.

Mr. Gee Grass Cutting & Lawn Care

Pentek Homes, 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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