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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 2  
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BBB Alert: Bureau of Prescription Health Charges For 'Free' Services
'Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For 'One True Love'
"Student of Ethics" Awards Open To High School Juniors
Coupon Clipping Can Save Cash If You Follow Rules
BBB Advice For Consumers Buying Funeral Services
BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly
Miriam Foundation Supports Children With Learning Disabilities
BBB's Top 10 Industries for Inquiries in 2011
BBB's Top 10 Industries for Complaints in 2011
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BBB Alert: Bureau of Prescription Health Charges For 'Free' Services
Company Has Ties To Owner Of Free Medicine Foundation

The BBB is advising consumers to avoid doing business with Missouri-based Bureau of Prescription Health, which charges consumers $10 per prescription to help them apply for free or low-cost medications. The company apparently has taken over Free Medicine Foundation of Doniphan, Mo.

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'Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For 'One True Love'
Consumer Fraud Task Force Warning On Online Dating

More people are turning to the Internet to find Mr. or Ms. Right through online dating services, pop-up ads or email. The Consumer Fraud Task Force has a warning for those who use the Internet to find love: While online dating has resulted in some successful relationships, criminals also troll the sites for victims who will send them money.
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"Student of Ethics" Awards Open To High School Juniors
Deadline To Apply For $2,500 Award Is April 27

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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Coupon Clipping Can Save Cash If You Follow Rules
BBB Advises Consumers To Read Restrictions, Store Policies

The BBB advises consumers to focus on meeting their own needs and understanding store policies for the best results from coupon shopping. To avoid disappointment in the checkout lane, make sure you check the expiration date before you try to redeem a coupon.
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BBB Advice For Consumers Buying Funeral Services
Shop Around, Ask Questions, Get Promises In Writing

The BBB is advising consumers to ask lots of questions and consider several providers before buying or planning funeral services. mericans spend billions on funerals every year, but the funeral or burial services don’t have to be costly.

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BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly
Best Way To Find Them Is At Annualcreditreport.com

Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the BBB advises. However, consumers should avoid using some advertised services that promise “free” credit reports, credit scores or credit monitoring services.

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Miriam Foundation Supports Children With Learning Disabilities
101-Year-Old Foundation Supports School, Learning Center

Miriam Foundation, the organization that supports Miriam School in Webster Groves, puts an emphasis on sustainability while serving children with learning disabilities and their families.
At left, Miriam pupils take a break from the classroom to ride hippity-hops - big rubber balls - through the halls at the school.

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