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05/13/2013

It’s National Moving Month: Move Safely and Securely While Avoiding Scams

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans on the move. It also means a handful of unlicensed movers and dishonest operators are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/03/2013

Helping Servicemembers Shine

As the BBB's local Military Line program nears its one-year anniversary, it will mark the occasion with an event promoting the hiring and nurturing of veteran talent.

04/30/2013

Go Clean's Record with Customers far from Spotless

The BBB is issuing an alert regarding Go Clean, a St. Louis Park-based carpet cleaning service which advertises heavily through Groupon. The company has a rating of "F" with the BBB.

04/25/2013

Summer is on the Horizon: BBB Warns Students of Rental Property Schemes

With the school year winding down and warmer weather around the corner, students are planning on moving out of college dorms – or their parents' homes – to find apartments for the summer and beyond.

04/24/2013

Green Dot MoneyPak Scams: What You Need to Know

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota warns consumers that online thieves have found a new method of siphoning cash from them: Green Dot MoneyPaks.

04/23/2013

Top Five Mobile Banking Tips

Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up. Now you can access your bank account from anywhere in the world via your smartphone or tablet.

04/12/2013

BBB Provides Tips to Storm Damage Victims

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is offering guidance to residents in Southwest Minnesota who suffered property or tree damage in this week's storm.

04/11/2013

BBB says Bogus Bills from AYPR Inc should be Returned to Sender

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning businesses nationwide to be on the lookout for questionable bills from a company called AYPR Inc, which claims an address in Duluth, Minnesota.

04/03/2013

BBB Invites Public to Free Shredding Events on April 20

The BBB and AARP North Dakota are sponsoring "Secure Your ID" Day events Sat., Apr. 20 in Fargo, Bismarck, Jamestown, including St. Cloud as a new addition to this consumer protection initiative.

04/01/2013

Better Business Bureau Calls for 2013 Torch Award Nominations

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is once again calling for nominations for the premier award in business ethics – the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

03/28/2013

BBB Promotes Financial Literacy Month

Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota kicks off on April 1, and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is partnering with ten state agencies on educational initiatives.

03/21/2013

Customers Report Lackluster Experiences with Platinum Resort Services

The BBB is issuing a nationwide alert in regard to Platinum Resort Services, a company which claims to offer services to those interested in buying, selling or renting resort and timeshare properties.

03/19/2013

BBB Warns of Fake Auto Dealer Websites

The BBB is urging consumers considering an online car purchase to be extra cautious following three recent incidents involving bogus auto dealer websites, each claiming to be located in North Dakota.

03/14/2013

Is a Smartphone Credit Card Processor Right for Your Business?

Gone are the days of having to rely on your "brick and mortar" store to drive shoppers to your business. Traveling retailers can make a sale with just the touch of a button.


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