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November 2015

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,


Your BBB is excited to bring you information on the newest program to the system, BBB Scam Tracker. Scam Tracker is the newest way for consumers to help BBB track scams and pinpoint where these scams are happening and how frequently. Your BBB is working to accept and process information regarding scams that are reported.


 

The Busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday,  is almost here. Cynthia Albert talks with WWL-TV to help consumers shop safely this Black Friday.

 

Many consumers are looking for extra money for the upcoming holiday season. What should you watch out for when looking for that holiday job? BBB brings you some tips on avoiding holiday job scams.

 

Anytime there is tragedy, scam artists try to take advantage of giving consumers. The Syrian refugee crisis is the latest in scams to target consumers. 

 

Cyber Monday is a day consumers look to the internet to get the best deals of the season. Watch our video to find out how to avoid getting scammed while shopping online. 

 

Our office hours have changed to better serve you!  

See your local BBB office hours below. 

 

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!

Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  

 

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

 

Heather Peters

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana


 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

FROM YOUR BBB!

  

 
What's New? BBB Scam Tracker                            
           
Better Business Bureau has launched BBB Scam Tracker to provide consumers across North America with a place to report scams and fraud, and to warn others of malicious or suspicious activities. All 112 BBBs operating in Canada and the United States are now collecting information from consumers and processing data, which is shared with law enforcement agencies for use in identifying and prosecuting scammers.

 
BBB Video: Black Friday Safety                                        

November 27, 2015, the busiest shopping day of the year known as Black Friday is drawing near. Cynthia Albert (BBB) talks with WWL-TV about "Black Friday Safety"!

 

Want to Make Extra Money This Holiday Season? Look Out for This Con

The holiday season will soon be in full swing, and stores are staffing up with temporary employees. Seasonal work can be a great way to make extra money during the holidays, but watch out for fake job scams. 

 

Scam Alert: War and Tragedy in Syria Inspires Scammers

scam alert
Scammers always seem to take advantage of current events and the tragic circumstances of others. The Syrian refugee crisis is just the latest disaster to get the scam treatment. 

 

 BBB Tips for Cyber Monday Shopping


Cyber Monday is a huge online shopping day where consumers look for the best deals of the season. Cynthia Albert (BBB) joins WVUE Fox 8 to bring you tips for shopping Cyber Monday. 


 

BBB increases local office hours

BBB serving Southeast Louisiana has increased our office hours to better serve consumers and businesses.

Our new office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
 


 

Send pictures of how YOUR BUSINESS uses the seal to 

and you might end up on BBB's social media accounts.  

 
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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Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses- October 2015     
WDSU Channel 6

The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during October 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.                                                                             
A-1 Automotive & Transmission
A1 Exteriors LLC
Airline Electrical Service
Alpha Home Improvement
Andrus Restoration, LLC
ARC Roofing LLC
Architectural Restoration & Construction Company, LLC
BEC Technology Consultants, LLC
Blessed Hands, Inc.
Brown Dog Construction, LLC
Clutter Clearer LLC
Community Coffee Company LLC
E-Rigging.com
Eco-Wise LLC
Independence Home Care, LLC
Insurance Design & Placement
J & R Commercial Tire Service United LLC
Jireh Contractors, LLC
Joseph Stanley's Asphalt, Paving & Seal Coating
K. P. Electric, LLC
Knock Out Electric LLC
KPM Home Inspections, LLC
Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess
Metairie Carpet Cleaning & Restoration, Inc
Mexican Gulf Fishing Company LLC
North American Cleaning Crew LLC
One Call, Inc.
Peace of Mind Audio & Video
Period Restorations Furniture
Personal Touch Services, Inc.
Poree Jeff Plastering LLC
Quality Resurfacing, LLC
Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
Rollins & Sons Electrical Services
Schoen Jacob & Son Funeral Directors
Show-Me Quality Construction LLC
Singletary's Tree Service, LLC
Slidell Shutters
Small Construction Group, LLC
Spark A/C, Heating & Gas, LLC
Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours
Strecker Inc Tree Service
Tidy's Home Repair Services
Turn Key Contractors, LLC
Ultimate Tint & Car Alarms, Inc.
Unitech Training Academy
Utility Construction Services LLC
White House Maintenance & Painting Company
 


 
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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