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Better Business Bureaus
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is an organization based in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The BBB states its purpose is to act as a mutually trusted intermediary between consumers and businesses to resolve disputes, to facilitate communication, and to provide information on ethical business practices. Its website lists BBB's core services as:
- Business Reliability Reports
- Dispute Resolution
- Truth-in-Advertising
- Consumer and Business Education
- Charity Review
Scam Warnings From Better Business Bureaus
Denise Richardson has a good post up about some recent scams that are affecting people, particularly older Americans. Check out her post and remember if something "smells wrong" trust your instincts - it probably is and you should proceed with caution.
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New Report on Credit Bureaus' Electronic Dispute System & How it Frustrates Consumers
Inaccuracies plague the credit reporting system. The FCRA established a process to enable consumers to dispute the inaccuracies and force the credit bureaus and companies that provide the data to investigate the disputes and make corrections...
Wall Street Journal - Court Orders Credit Bureaus To Remove Discharged Debt
Today's online edition of the Wall Street Journal has an article entitled "Dealing With Debt That Refuses To Die" (free now, but might require sub later)...
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Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...
How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...
How to tell if I have been subject to gender discrimination in hiring practices?
You didn't apply for the job. so that's a tough one. Seemingly your Bo...
Is it legal for a company to overwork their employees?
Well, he could 1. Get a new job. Sister, I understand ya, if he's anything ...
Protection from damages from Internet advertising fraud for owners of an Incorporated company?
The "corporate veil" that ordinarily protects business owners and managers from ...
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