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BBB Opens Madison Office

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Now, Madison residents will have easier access to the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau. The BBB recently opened an office downtown. The new office, located at 14. W. Mifflin Street, will serve 14 counties in southwestern Wisconsin: Dane, Adams, Columbia, Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon. The Madison office [...]

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What is the Better Business Bureau?

Saturday, August 20, 2011

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Heard about the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, but not sure what it is – or what it does? JoEllen Wollangk, vice president regional manager for the Better Business Bureau’s Northeast Wisconsin office, sat down for an interview with PostCrescent.com to discuss the office. Read the story, or watch the video below. Can’t see the video? [...]

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Alert: BBB Warns Against Online Used Auto Parts Dealer

Friday, April 15, 2011

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The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau issued this warning about a Wisconsin-based auto parts dealer: The Better Business Bureau is issuing a nationwide alert about a Cudahy, Wis.-based, online company that has received more than 150 complaints from consumers all across the country. Complaints against Engine & Transmission World, which sells used automobile engines and transmissions [...]

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Beware of Fraudulent Bowl Game Tickets

Thursday, December 9, 2010

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The race to get Bowl tickets is on, but consumers should be warned: Scammers are ready to take their money without providing legitimate tickets. ConsumerAffairs.com explains: “Fraudulent ticket offers appear on a number of websites, including Craigslist, and in classified ads,” said Janet Jenkins, Administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Trade and Consumer Protection. “Fans should [...]

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Foreclose Rescue Fees Banned by Feds

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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Companies that want to help consumers navigate foreclosure can no longer charge up-front fees for their services. That’s according to a new rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission last week. Many of these companies claim to help homeowners in distress, but end up taking their cash and vanishing without providing help. These for-profit companies [...]

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Beware Storm Scams

Sunday, July 25, 2010

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After summer storms ravaged portions of Wisconsin last week, scammers are on the move, trying to pressure some into fraudulent construction contracts. What to watch out for: Check the license. Be sure the business has a license and check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been filed against the business. Pressure [...]

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Watch Out for Storm Scams

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is on the lookout for scam artists ready to cash in on recent storm damage. These “storm chasers” follow storms and try to bilk people out of cash by never doing the work, or using inferior equipment or materials. These fraudsters may also not have proper licensing. Before you hire [...]

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Avoid Loan Processing Fee Scams

Monday, June 7, 2010

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Scammers are ready to take the cash of unsuspecting people who desperately need loans. How do they do it? They promise an unsecured loan for a hefty processing fee. Once paid, the con runs off with the fee – and the victims are out the cash AND don’t get the loan. These scammers like to [...]

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Watch Out for Paving Scam

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for scammers who say they want to so some paving work on your property for a cheap price. So far, more than 40 complaints were filed with the BBB, stating paving companies overcharged or didn’t complete work after soliciting business from consumers. Madison station WKOW-TV has some [...]

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