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11/20/2009
The Federal Trade Commission filed a request with a federal court to issue a contempt order against the Baltimore firms BlueHippo Funding, LLC, BlueHippo Capital, LLC, and owner, Joseph Resin.
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11/17/2009
As a result of a multistate settlement filed today with Vonage, one of the nation's largest providers of Internet-based phone service, Ohioans will now be eligible to receive refunds for issues dating back five years. The settlement, signed by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, requires Vonage to give refunds to eligible consumers who have filed complaints dating back to January 2004 as well as those who will file complaints through March 16, 2010.
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11/16/2009
Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. Three businesses -Allsup (Belleville, IL),Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL) and Marrokal Construction (San Diego, CA) - were named Finalist in the Marketplace Excellence competition.
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11/10/2009
Attorney General Richard Cordray today warned Ohioans of a phone scam in which callers pose as representatives from the Attorney General's Office and demand personal information. Cordray cautions that these calls are unauthorized and no personal information should be shared at any point.
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11/09/2009
Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.
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11/06/2009
Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.
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11/04/2009
BBB Welcomes the newly accredited businesses and charities.
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11/02/2009
Promoting philanthropy with employees is a great way to spread the holiday spirit and promote camaraderie around the office. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for encouraging charitable giving in the workplace.
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10/30/2009
The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.
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10/23/2009
Too often the news is about the scandals or problems with businesses and nonprofits,” BBB President Jocile Ehrlich said. “Our Torch Awards not only recognize good organizations, but lets our community know that good organizations that are committed to doing the right thing are the norm.” She added that our community has much to be proud of.
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10/23/2009
Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Recognized for Doing The Right Thing
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10/20/2009
Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.
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10/20/2009
Not Even The Government Is Safe From Fake Check Scams!
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10/16/2009
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.
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10/05/2009
The Council of Better Business Bureaus today announced that Post Foods, LLC has become a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.
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