Rent Source Lures Renters With Misleading Ads, Consumers Say
Rental Agency Advertised Apartments As Single-Family Homes, Consumers Tell BBB
 The BBB suggests that St. Louis area consumers exercise caution when dealing with Rent Source, a company that promises to help them find rental housing for an $85 fee.
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Want To Help Earthquake Victims In Japan? Check Charities Out With BBB First
BBB Charity Reports Can Help In Vetting Relief Organizations
Dramatic news videos of the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan early today have prompted many Americans to consider making donations to charities that provide relief to survivors. The BBB in St. Louis warns consumers to be cautious because fraudulent charities often crop up to take advantage of their sympathy for earthquake victims.
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7 National Charities Rely On Missouri Fundraiser
Precision Performance Marketing Prepares Similar Sweepstakes Letters For Each
 Consumers should be cautious about donating money to seven charities that use the same company in St. Louis County to help them run strikingly similar fundraising sweepstakes across the U.S., the BBB warns. The charities are based outside Missouri, but receive donations at the same Kirkwood, Mo., post office.
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BBB Wants Your Input For Consumer Survey
Short Survey Will Help Businesses, BBB Refine Communications
The BBB and Saint Louis University need your opinions in a survey about business communications, including advertising. The survey will take 10 minutes or less, and your responses will remain confidential.
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Online Loan Applicants Were Enrolled In Discount Club
Hundreds File Complaints With the BBB In Arizona
 Some Internet discount clubs that promise to save members hundreds of dollars a month on purchases ranging from computers to pizza are under attack from consumers who say the clubs took money from their bank accounts after they applied for online loans.
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High School Juniors May Apply For Ethics Award
BBB 'Student of Ethics' Award Recognizes Integrity, Leadership
 The BBB invites high school juniors to apply for its “Student of Ethics” award, a $2,500 college award that recognizes students who demonstrate high ethics through leadership, community service, personal integrity and academic achievement.
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Seven Stop Signs To Keep Kids Safe Online
Parents Need To Discuss Dangers With Children
 Parents know that keeping their children safe online can be a challenge. The BBB has seven stop signs that can help both parents and kids put the brakes on before they get too deeply in trouble.
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BBB Details 6 Red Flags Of Bogus Scholarship Help
Most Financial Aid Information Is Available Free Online, At Libraries
Finding college scholarships and grants can seem like a daunting task, but the BBB advises parents and students to avoid paying for help to find financial aid. Most of the information is available without charge on the Internet, in guidance counselors’ offices or at the library.
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