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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: How to spot a fake social media account
Fake social media accounts can promote phony products, spread scams and even share lies and misinformation.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Scam Alert: A COVID-19 vaccine is on the way So are the scams
With United States and Canada close to approving a COVID-19 vaccine, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins.
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GREATER IOW BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Travel safe this holiday season
Thinking about traveling by air for the holiday season?
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Microblading
It’s one of the biggest beauty trends of the past few years, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Fall home maintenance
The air is getting cooler and the leaves and cornfields are turning yellow.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Understanding Reverse Mortgages
The coronavirus pandemic is causing challenging housing situations for people who are facing the possibility of losing their homes.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Scam Alert: Misleading going-out-of-business sales sell counterfeit goods
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is driving many retailers out of business.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: What you should know about robocall blocking apps
In recent years, the amount of robocalls consumers receive each month has skyrocketed.
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GREATRE IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Business Tip: 7 Steps businesses take to build trust during COVID-19
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from COVID-19, it’s that communication is a must.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Scam Alert: Confused by COVID-19 aid programs? Scam consultants want to "help"
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many government agencies are providing money and other support to help with pandemic related hardships. Scammers, always ready to take advantage of people in a crisis, have been stepping in with a new con. Watch out for con artists claiming to “help” you get free government aid.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINNESS BUREAU: BBB Accredited Business Case Study: Susan's Green Cleaning
Susan's Green Cleaning is a locally owned and operated, environmentally-friendly cleaning service.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Chicago Tip: Area consumers surprised by COVID-19 surcharges
Consumers are contacting the BBB expressing concerns and sometimes surprised as they are finding a surcharge on their bills at restaurants, dentist offices, and other types of businesses.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Online shopping boom could mean shipping delays
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 12 percent of retail takes place online. Consumers had to change and adapt new strategies for getting groceries, stocking household items, refilling medicine, and buying gifts since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Scam Alert: Preparing for mask mandates? Watch out for online cons
Reports of COVID-19 cases are continuing to spike causing many state and local municipalities to implement policies requiring people to wear a face mask in public places.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Business Tip: Filing insurance claims, scheduling repairs after damage or looting
Many business owners have recently sustained damage due to vandalism; others have had property go missing due to looting.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Buying a Car Online
What comes to mind when you think about purchasing a car?
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Scam Alert: Top tricks used to scam older adults
No matter your age, no one is immune to scams.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Tip: Safely supporting businesses as they reopen
Gradually, signs are flipping over from closed to open, with precautions for both customers and merchants.
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GREATER IOWA BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: BBB Business Tip: Reopening in the time of COVID-19
Many states across the country are preparing to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.