Swine Flu Outbreak Spawns Scams
E-mails, Scam Websites Proliferate
 Within hours of the first media reports on the swine flu (H1N1) outbreak in Mexico and other countries, spammers were hatching new scams based on the media frenzy.
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Complaints About Warranty Firm Flood BBB
Consumers Say They Were Pressured, Misled
 More than 1,100 consumers have filed complaints or reports about US Fidelis of Wentzville in the last three years. Another 33,000 customers called for BBB Reliability Reports on the firm.
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Children's Cancer Charity Has High Costs
Foundation Uses Telemarketer From Indiana
 The Foundation for Children With Cancer, the beneficiary of Washington University's Thurtene Carnival, has continued to use a telemarketing firm that keeps 90 percent of what it collects, leaving 10 percent for the charity.
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Doxy Lingerie Morphs To 'Bad Girl Intimates'
Web Business Generates Hundreds Of Complaints
.jpg?i=050609103716) Doxy Lingerie, a business that drew hard looks from law enforcement two years ago, has popped up again under a new name: Bad Girl Intimates.
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BBB Seeks 'Student of Ethics' Award Applicants
Program Recognizes High School Juniors
 The Better Business Bureau awards three $2,500 awards every year to high school juniors who personify high ethics through leadership, community service, academic history and personal integrity. The competition is open to high school juniors in the 92 counties in Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri served by the St. Louis-based BBB. Students must complete an entry form, write a one-page essay, send a transcript and include a letter of reference. The deadline is May 15.
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Bevo Mill Shutdown Leaves Brides Scrambling
Landmark Restaurant Closed Without Warning
With the cost of weddings soaring and the economy in the tank, brides would be wise to check out vendors first with the BBB. Wedding insurance also could provide peace of mind.
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BBB 'Shred Day' Nets 9.5 Tons Of Paper
Next Event Is Oct. 17 In Illinois
A record-setting 330 vehicles participated in the Better Business Bureau's fourth 'Shred Day' on April 18, bringing more than 19,116 pounds of confidential documents for shredding.
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Thinking of Cooling Off With a Pool?
Check Costs, Contractors First
 If you think building a swimming pool might be a good alternative to taking a family vacation, make sure you understand the costs and ongoing maintenance needs. Find out how your contractor stacks up from the BBB, too.
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BBB Issues Warnings on Businesses
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