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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)

05/08/2013

BBB encourages healthy habits during National Nurse’s Week

BBB tips for finding a trustworthy physician

05/08/2013

Need Help Around the House? BBB Tips for Finding Trustworthy Contractors

Spring is in the air and with it a desire to get outside and start cleaning up, fixing up, repairing, maybe evening rebuilding. But let’s face it, there are only so many hours in a day to accomplish all that needs to be done.

05/07/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Job Seekers About Summer Job Scams

Monroe, LA– May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.

04/23/2013

Your DIY Spring Projects Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Warns the Better Business Bureau

Monroe, LA- April 23, 2013 - Spring cleaning is here and many people take the opportunity to spruce up their homes by adding a new coat of paint. Due to health and environmental concerns, many people are wary of buying paint that contains VOCs or volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted gases made up of different chemicals that may have short- and long- term negative health and environmental affects. The Better Business Bureau serving Northeast Louisiana (BBB) warns consumers to take a closer look at what is in their remodeling supplies.

04/22/2013

Beware of phony solicitations and malicious web links in wake of West, Texas and Boston Marathon tragedies, BBB warns

Malicious web links attaching themselves to the West, Texas tragedy are circulating the web

04/12/2013

File your last-minute 2012 taxes the right way

BBB tips for filing last-minute taxes before the April 15 deadline

04/11/2013

Domain Names Hijacked

Do you know that hijacking or sniping domain names is becoming a business and you need to take precautions?

04/05/2013

10 Annual BBB Torch Classic

10th Annual BBB Torch Classic Frenchman's Bend Golf & Health Club May 31, 2013 Shotgun Start: 1:00pm

03/04/2013

National Consumer Protection Week: Protecting your computer & smartphone from hackers

BBB tips for protecting your personal information

01/29/2013

Beware of tax preparer fraud this tax season, BBB warns

BBB tips on finding a legitimate, trustworthy tax preparer

01/25/2013

Super Bowl scams could bring super problems for fans

BBB tips to avoid scammers selling fraudulent Super Bowl tickets

01/23/2013

Beware of Phony Notifications from Publishers Clearing House

The BBB is warning the public to beware of letters that appear to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH) and claim the recipient has won a grand prize drawing of $2 million dollars or more. Despite these official-looking letters, recipients are the target of a widespread scam that is seeing a resurgence across the country.

01/21/2013

Pull your free credit report to avoid financial turmoil, BBB advises

Free credit reports available once a year from all three reporting agencies

01/18/2013

How To Pick a Wedding Photographer

Wedding season will soon be upon us, and the bride and groom rely on the wedding photographer to provide lasting memories of their special day.


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