Steve Bernas
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BBB: Watch out for summer’s hot scams — utilities, storm chasers, concert ticketsJun 02, 2024 5:46 am - With June ushering in the official start of summer, and like the emergence of warmer temperatures and cicadas, scammers also are coming out in full force looking to exploit warm weather opportunities.
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Businesses of all sizes susceptible to scammers; here’s how to fortify your defensesMay 05, 2024 5:03 am - While data breaches and corporate scams often conjure images of towering conglomerates — frequent headliners of national news — it’s crucial to remember that businesses o...
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Better Business Bureau tips for growing your business with videoApr 07, 2024 5:45 am - With technology and the world of small businesses changing at lightning speed, business owners need to adapt their marketing strategies constantly to keep pace. One of th...
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Better Business Bureau suggests 5 out-of-the-box ideas to help grow your small businessMar 10, 2024 5:41 am - As a small-business owner, you know that you should constantly grow to succeed in the long term. You also know that small business growth can be challenging, requiring yo...
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BBB warns of heartbreak and money loss from romance scamsFeb 12, 2024 9:16 am - As Valentine’s Day approaches, it's a timely reminder for people of one of the most devastating emotional and financial swindles: romance scams. Along with embarrassment...
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BBB advises business owners to get to know their competitionJan 07, 2024 6:00 am - With the new year, a good resolution for any business owner or anyone planning to launch a business is to study the competition. You may love your business or the product...
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Better Business Bureau says don’t get fleeced by winter scamsDec 14, 2023 5:44 am - This is the time of year when fraudsters turn up the heat as winter begins. Scammers and shoddy business owners have a track record of swooping in to rip off consumers w...
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BBB alerts parents to avoid scammers targeting back-to-school shoppersJul 30, 2023 1:00 am - Getting the students in your family all set for the new school year is a top priority and can be fun, but please be aware that scammers love back-to-school, too. That's...
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Summer scams you need to know about to protect yourselfJul 02, 2023 1:00 am - Now that summer is officially here, it's prime season for con artists, so you can expect scams to abound. Whereas most people look to take some time off to enjoy the wa...
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Better Business Bureau investigation: Unpacking timeshare and vacation club salesJun 04, 2023 1:00 am - No one appreciates vacations in beautiful settings and escaping the winter cold more than residents of Northern Illinois. But the BBB is alerting consumers to do their ...