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May 2015

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,


 A newly discovered security threat has the possibility of causing panic among consumers and businesses, but find out why the BBB says most don't need to worry! 

 

The earthquakes that have devastated Nepal tug at the heartstrings of many consumers and businesses and compel us to donate and help with relief efforts. The BBB Wise Give Alliance can help you sort through charities and find out who to donate to wisely.

 

Temperatures are rising and school is almost out and that means Summer Travel will soon begin. Find out how you can avoid common summer travel scams whether traveling abroad of in the US!

 

Cynthia Albert teams with Fox 8 to bring awareness to consumers about Home Warranty companies.


 
Are using the Accredited Business seal? Contact your local BBB if you need to know more about the Seal and how you can make it work for your business!

 

New Ab's can be on the lookout for a mention in your BBB's social media accounts! 

 

Heather Peters

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana

  

 

 Venom Security Threat: Better Business Bureau Says Most Don't Need to Worry

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Better Business Bureau is telling consumers and businesses not to panic over a newly-discovered security vulnerability, dubbed VENOM for "Virtualized Environment Neglected Operations Manipulation" by the researcher at the technology security firm CrowdStrike who discovered it 

 

 More about VENOM Security Threat

 

BBB Tips: Nepal Earthquake Donations

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The devastating earthquake in Nepal recently has  touched the hearts of millions of Americans who want to support disaster relief through donations. BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to avoid being taken advantage of by questionable solicitations or wasting their money on poorly managed relief efforts. 
 

 

Safe Summer Travel Tips

The summer vacation season is just around the corner! Before you go, if you're heading abroad, or even to a domestic city like New York, it's a good idea to brush up on what you might encounter: tourist scams.

 

If you want to lessen the risk of your travel plans being derailed by pick pocketing, fraud, or another creative scheme to part you with your money or belongings, here's a handy info graphic with some of the most common scammers' tricks by location. Safe travels!

 

 

BBB Scam Alert: Sweepstakes Con Gets a Real Life Twist

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Scammers have given a classic lottery scam a cunning new twist by drawing on the real life story of a Mega Millions winner. Watch out for emails claiming that a recent lottery winner is giving you part of his fortune. It's really just a con.

 

   How the Scam Works                    

 

BBB Video: Home Warranties                               

  
Buying or Selling a Home? Thinking of a Home Warranty? Watch Cynthia Albert talk with Fox 8 about how to find the right Home Warranty!

 

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Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses- April 2015     
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he Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during April 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.  
                                                                       We will also be 
 
Click here to view the BBB Standards for Trust.        posting these                                                                        businesses through our                                                                   social media accounts!

 

504 Parish Plumbing, LLC
A-1 Elevator Service, LLC

Affordable Car Care LLC

Affordable Car Sales LLC

Aguilar Painting & Renovations

All American Home Inspections LLC

Bath Fitter of Greater New Orleans

Budget Plumbing LLC

Cajun Meat Market

City Auto Wreckers

High Voltage A/C, Heating & Electrical, LLC

Jack's Metal Arts

Levontae & Levi Mobile Detailing & Pressure Washing Service

Magee & Sons Master Plumbing, Contracting LLC

Marc Jones Construction

Marsolf Construction

Midas Muffler Shop

NCR School for Driving

New Orleans Gold & Gift Card Buyers

Ole Man's Spice Rub and Seasoning

Ray's Carpet & Furniture Cleaning

Schriever Concrete Co, Inc.

Summit Homes LLC

Swabees Enterprises 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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