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April  2016

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Dear BBB Accredited Business,

April 18, 2016 is Tax Day! Don't Forget to file your Federal Income taxes! 

BBB Warns consumers to be aware of Scammers that target taxpayers by claiming to be from the IRS. Whether you have filed your taxes for 2016 or not scammers will try to target those unsuspecting consumers. Watch the videos from WWL-TV and FOX 8 below to learn more about this scam. 

BBB and YP (Yellow Pages) have teamed up to make finding great businesses even easier. You will now be able to see BBB business ratings when searching through YP! 
 
A New Scam Alert puts consumers with Internet-Connected Cars at risk. The newest feature in cars (Internet) opens your car up for potential hacking. 
 
It's Spring, and while most consumers and businesses use this time of year to clean homes & offices, BBB is making sure you don't forget about Digital Spring Cleaning. 

 As Tax Day nears be aware of Scammers that target taxpayers by claiming to be from the IRS. Watch the videos from WWL-TV and FOX 8 below to learn more about these scams. 
 

Heather Peters
BBB serving Southeast Louisiana 
 

 BBB Video: Scams that target taxpayers              


In recent months your BBB has received calls from consumers who have been  contacted by someone claiming to be from the IRS or other government agencies threatening lawsuits and/or jail time for supposed unpaid and/or overdue taxes. 
Cynthia Albert (BBB) joined WWL-TV and Fox 8 during segments regarding this scam. 

 

BBB and YP Team Up to Make Finding Great Businesses Even Easier

Better Business Bureau is teaming up with 
YP (Yellow Pages), a leader in local search, 
to integrate information on BBB accreditation and ratings within YP business listings across web and mobile, as well as links to BBB Business Reviews.

 
BBB Scam Alert: Scammers target Internet Connected Cars
scam alert
Is your car connected? Many cars can now connect to the Internet, enabling drivers to play music, use GPS, and access roadside assistance without their phone. Unfortunately, Internet connection comes with a potential drawback. It opens up your car to the risk of hacking, warns a new Federal Bureau of Investigation alert. 
  
 

BBB Tips: Digital Spring Cleaning                                      


Better Business Bureau and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) are encouraging consumers to put cybersecurity top of mind by urging them to make digital devices an additional target of their spring cleaning activities. NCSA and BBB encourage everyone to make a thorough "digital spring cleaning" an annual ritual. Internet users can get a fresh start with their online life by keeping all machines clean, purging their online files, enhancing security features and ensuring that their online reputation shines.

 
BBB Customer Reviews: How it works for you!     

BBB Customer Reviews don't actually affect your BBB rating, so why should you care about them? Simply put, consumers trust online reviews! In a 2013 survey, 85% of consumers said that they read online reviews for local businesses. With the increased emphasis of online research before doing business, generating positive buzz is the best way to create leads online. We encourage all businesses to promote this new service to their customers. It is important to note that business cannot offer any incentives to customers that submit BBB Customer Reviews.


 
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.


 


 

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Welcome to New BBB Accredited Businesses- March 2016     
WDSU Channel 6

The Better Business Bureau is proud to announce the following new BBB Accredited Businesses during March 2016. 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.                                                                             
Accent Roofing & Construction
Accent Tinting
All Clear Pools, LLC
Allstar Printing Plus Inc
American Restorators LLC
American Financial-Gary Alfonso
Asphalt Solutions
Bayou Boys Lawn Care
Bennett Blanchard LLC
Betty's Quality Health Care Sitter Service, LLC
Bluewater Construction LLC
Camellia City Glass LLC
Clean Cut Customs
Coastal Mechanical Contractors Inc
Cosse Law Firm, LLC
Cruz Mechanical
Delta Urgent Care
Earthshield Foam Insulation LLC
Echols & Associates LLC
Faust Home Improvements
Finishing Touch Home Improvement
G T I Services LLC
Hank's Stump Grinding LLC
Home Decor
House 2 Home Renovations LLC
J. Ferret A/C & Heating
Josie B's Affectionate Care
K Smith Financial Services LLC
Keith Lott's Plumbing LLC
Lewis Home Improvements
Mayeaux Quality Car Care LLC
Mitchell & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation
MKL Farms LLC
Northshore Palms Unlimited LLC
Olympus Insurance Agency LLC
Ox Lot 9
Patrick Yancey Law Firm LLC
Peck's Seafood Restaurant
Pro Bush Hog Services LLC
RM Conner Co Inc
R P B Construction LLC
River Chase Cleaners
RJS Towing & Storage
Rosevally Electric Company LLC
Russo's Electric LLC
Sanders Dental Group
Shirley Honore's Love Center Learning Academy
Strickland's Tree Removal Hauling & Bobcat Service
Superior Bath & Shower
T-ET's Cabinets & Finish & Carpentry LLC
The Maids
The Miner Corporation
Tire Town Auto Service LLC
Treco Stainless Solutions LLC
True Value Hardware - Rental
Value Insurance Agency
Woodforest National Bank

 
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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