Consumers Lost Millions On Vehicle Service Contracts
BBB Study Shows How Consumers Were Pressured To Buy Worthless Contracts
 Worthless service contracts sold by the vehicle service contract (VSC) industry have cost consumers millions of dollars nationwide, a BBB study concludes. The BBB study comes after consumers filed thousands of complaints about the industry and after one of the largest sellers, US Fidelis, went bankrupt in 2010.
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Summer Giving Guide Helps Donors Vet Charities
BBB Reports, Guide Are Available Online
 If you’re stumped about which charity golf tournaments, fun runs or trivia nights to support this summer, try checking whether the charity behind the event is using its money wisely. The Better Business Bureau’s Charity Information Service has a handy resource: The Summer Wise Giving Guide, with reports on 586 nonprofits in Missouri and Illinois.
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BBB Urges Consumer Caution On "Rich Dad" Seminars
'Free' Seminars Included High-Pressure Sales For Follow-Up Classes
 The BBB is warning budding entrepreneurs to be cautious when signing up for “ Rich Dad Education” seminars run by Florida-based Tigrent Inc. The company scheduled a real estate investment seminar here May 20-22 and a business marketing seminar June 24-26.
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Veterans Can Become Victims Of Scams, BBB Warns
Some Scammers Charge For Records Vets Can Get Free
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The BBB warns veterans and their families that scammers may be victimizing veterans, especially those who are frail and elderly. Read on for tips on scams to avoid.
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BBB Suspends Accreditation Of Columbia Heating & Cooling
Consumers Complained Of Unneeded Repairs, High Bills
Customers of a Columbia, Mo., heating and cooling contractor say the company billed them for unnecessary and overpriced repair work and then refused their requests for refunds. The BBB suspended the BBB accreditation of Columbia Heating & Cooling last month after a series of recent concerns from consumers and others questioning its business practices.
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BBB Advice For Consumers Hiring Lawn Services
Set Clear Expectations, Get A Written Contract
 Hiring a lawn service can ease the burdens of caring for your yard. To avoid headaches or misunderstandings, the BBB advises consumers to make sure you and the lawn service have clear, written expectations for what the company will provide for the agreed-upon fees.
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BBB Has Tips For A Trouble-Free Move
Summer Is Prime Time For Moving
 If moving to a new home is on your agenda for this summer, the BBB has tips that will help you find a reliable mover and avoid scams that can turn your move into a nightmare.
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