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Monday, November 26, 2012  Cyber Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The Better Business Bureau has some tips to help you protect your money from plow companies that don't come through for you.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Love is in the air, but if you're planning to send flowers or chocolates to your loved one for Valentine's Day, be careful who you order from. That's the warning today from the Better Business Bureau.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The new Scam Source is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The idea of signing up with a local gym is a noble one, what's better than getting in shape or losing a few pounds for the New Year? But sometimes our best intentions fade away, and instead of losing weight, all we do is lose money.

Friday, November 11, 2011  With the holidays just around the corner, many people are turning to layaway to buy gifts for their loved ones.

Monday, October 17, 2011  According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), more than 8.1 million adults fell victim to identity theft last year. And if you think your children's identities can't be hijacked, think again

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  A new potential trap for Central New Yorkers, as a new check scheme in the mail is making the rounds, using the Better Business Bureau logo.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  The Better Business Bureau says as more people turn to the internet to search for a job, more scams are popping up.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  The Better Business Bureau says they've had complaints from dozens of people across New York and several other states saying they got the check in the mail.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  According to the Better Business Bureau, many cell phone users don't realize their data plan is constantly in use when they travel to Canada or abroad, even when they think their phone is idle.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  A new Craigslist scam may pose a threat to many job seekers and their personal information.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Some consumers are concerned about door-to-door solicitation, with some posing as a reputable business, requesting a deposit on the spot and never returning to do the work.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  The Better Business Bureau has been inundated with concerns recently over the massive data breath of Epsilon, the world's largest "permissions-based" email marketer.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), HSBC's name was lifted by scam artists in recent days in an attempt to dupe consumers into providing personal financial information.