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Howard Schwartz

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Founded in 1912, BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. BBB offers objective advice and a wide range of education on topics affecting marketplace trust. BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses. Today, 128 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than three million local and national businesses and charities. For more advice on finding companies and businesses, start your search with trust at www.bbb.org.

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12 SEP	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Opens Nominations for 2009 Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence
	Connecticut Better Business Bureau is calling on its accredited businesses and non-accredited companies to apply or submit a nomination for any one of a series of prestigious awards.

09 May	Connecticut BBB warns against a summer scam going door-to-door nationwide
	Trying to help a good cause could get you ripped off by fraudulent magazine salespeople

22 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Advice To Avoid Being Jilted At The Altar By Wedding Vendors
	Wedding insurance becoming more popular to ensure worry-free walk down the aisle.

17 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau says keep your cool when dealing with customer service agents
	The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem.

15 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers about “car cloning”
	Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges.

04 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About Product Information Blogs
	Bloggers sometimes anonymous and mislead consumers.

02 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Phony Publishers Clearing House Letters
	Consumers told to be on alert as scam making its way across the nation.

21 MAR	Connecticut BBB Applauds New Formula In Place For Calculating Consumer Credit Scores
	New FICO formula more forgiving for consumers seeking credit.

18 MAR	CT BBB Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-warranty Solicitations
	Complaints nationwide show pattern of deceptive tactics used to sell unnecessary extended warranties.

18 FEB	Connecticut BBB Warns Facebook Users About New Dangers Lurking In Cyberspace
	Popular social networking sites being used by hackers, con artists and ID thieves.

28 JAN	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Celebrity- Endorsed Acai Berry Dietary Supplements And Sellers
	Nationwide complaints allege false advertising and unauthorized repeat billing after “free” trial.

23 JAN	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Cautions Consumers To Consider Costs Of Tax Refund Anticipation Loans
	“Instant refunds” may involve high fees that outweigh their advantages.

01 OCT	Connecticut BBB warns about event ticket seller practices by online ticket brokers
	Hundreds of complaints filed nationwide by angry sports fans, concert-goers and theater buffs against “ticket network direct” and “ticketsmyway.com”

18 SEP	Connecticut Better Business Bureau alert: Beware of “talent agency” sales practices
	InterFACE talent network has pattern of complaints from Connecticut consumers-receives “unsatisfactory” rating by BBB

03 SEP	Connecticut BBB Issues Report On Top Ten Types Of Businesses With Most Complaints
	Numbers show consumers inquire and file complaints about different business sectors

22 AUG	BBB Connecticut Issues Alert To Commonwealth Credit Union Customers
	Kentucky-based vishing” scam appears in Connecticut.

06 AUG	BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
	Beware of callers seeking personal information.

30 JUL	Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Real Estate Investment Scams
	How to spot shady real estate investors and related scams.

23 JUL	Avoid Getting Scammed By Cheap, Counterfeit Luxury Goods Online
	Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises consumers on how to protect against high-end web-based rip-offs.

19 JUL	BBB Connecticut Reports Rogue Debt Collectors Breaking The Law
	Bureau says some consumers confused by what debt collectors may and may not do.

11 JUL	Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Mygallons.com
	“Gas redemption” firm receives an “F” rating from BBB.

09 JUL	Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns drivers to be wary of gasoline-saving devices and additives
	Analysis reveals 99% of aftermarket products do not improve fuel economy.

08 JUL	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns The Public About “Extended Vehicle Warranty” Offers
	Companies Flaunting Do Not Call Registry Offer “Outrageously-Priced” Service and Seek Personal Information.

01 JUL	Connecticut BBB: Nationwide Alert Issued About “Free” TV And “Free” Digital Converter
	Ads called Deceptive, Confusing and Misleading

01 JUL	Connecticut BBB Advises Consumers On Choosing A Moving Company
	Thousands of complaints filed against scam movers.

24 JUN	Connecticut BBB Offers Advice On Avoiding Summer Scams
	Researching before hiring can save money and prevent headaches.

19 JUN	Connecticut BBB Warns Vacationers That Travel Club Memberships Don’t Always Pay
	Would-Be Travelers Spending Thousands of Dollars on Travel Deals That Didn’t Exist

13 JUN	Notice Of “Official” Complaint May Be A Ruse
	F.B.I. And Better Business Bureau Issue Warnings about Fraudulent E-mails Containing Risky Hyperlinks

07 JUN	Connecticut BBB Raises Red Flags About Online Job Searches
	Identity Thieves and Scammers Take Advantage of job Seekers.

03 JUN	BBB And Partners Shred Largest Volume Of Documents In A Single Day In North American Identity Protection Effort
	BBB Connecticut to Hold Next Shredding Event in September.

29 May	Paulette Hotton Celebrates 30 Years At Connecticut Better Business Bureau
	BBB President and C.E.O. Devotes Career to Trust in the Marketplace.

24 APR	Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Alert About Health Care Company
	Connecticut consumers complain about Texas- based affordable healthcare options (AHCO) and its “Maternity Cards”

23 APR	BBB Connecticut Investigation Prompts Attorney General To Take Action
	State Lawsuit Launched Against Two Companies and their President for “Illegal Loan Scheme”.

10 APR	BBB Alert: Internet Loan Fraud Targets Small Businesses
	Business Owners Tricked Out of Tens of Thousands of Dollars by CT-Based Company

19 MAR	Check Out Charities Before Donating!
	Your BBB Connecticut can help you find out the reliability and transparency of your favorite charitable organization.

26 FEB	Emergency Locksmith Companies Can Gouge You When You Are Most Vulnerable
	Better Business Bureau Says Jacked-Up Prices Can Leave You Out In The Cold.

23 FEB	“Tax Relief” Services Deceive Consumers
	Better Business Bureau gives “American Tax Relief” failing grade