Better Business Bureau Podcast
This podcast keeps you up to-date on current scams,trends and issues in the market place. In addition, this podcast provides information on the Better Business Bureau, business accredidation, and what it means to uphold the standards of trust.
Discount plans Vs. Insurance
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Learn and know the difference between discount plans and insurance as the difference is significant and you may be surprised by some facts that Dale Dixon of the BBB talks about.
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Wednesday, Sep 23, 2009Door to Door Car Mechanic Scam
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Dale Dixon from the Better Business Bureau serving Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon talks about door to door ‘salesmen’ who are claiming they can fix your car for $50.00 up-front cash.
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Friday, Sep 18, 2009E-mail “Bank Account” Scam
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Dale Dixon exposes the latest fraudulent e-mail that claims someone has ‘attempted to access your account with the wrong password 3 times’. They provide a web link to follow for your verification, but of course this may expose your computer to malware and more.
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Friday, Sep 11, 2009iJango Employment Scam
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Dale Dixon from the BBB talks about a new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” that could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme charging upfront fees.
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Friday, Sep 04, 2009House For Sale/Rent Scam – Beware Buyers and Sellers!
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Dale Dixon talks about fraudulent house postings that can be typically found on sites like Craig’s list characterized with too good to be true low prices and instructions to wire money. Be cautious whether you are selling, renting, or looking to buy.
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009Cars.com Scam
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Dale Dixon relays an example of bait and switch scam where a consumer went online to buy a car and instead lost $2629.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Scams When Buying Online
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Dale Dixon from the S.W. Idaho and E. Oregon talks about a scam involving buying a car online, wiring money to a third party escrow account to ensure the purchase, and later finding that the post was not legitimate resulting in a loss of cash and no purchased car.
Posted by Better Business Bureau at 9:39 AM | MAKE A COMMENT
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Better Business Bureau
Boise, Idaho
Principles For Trust
Start With Trust
Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace.
Advertise Honestly
Adhere to established standards of advertising and selling.
Tell the Truth
Reveal all related conditions or exceptions regarding products or services offered.
Be Transparent
Openly identify the nature, location, and ownership of the business, and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that bear on a customer’s decision to buy.
Honor Promises
Abide by all written and verbal agreements.
Be Responsive
Address marketplace disputes quickly, respectfully, and reasonably.
Embody Integrity
Approach all business dealings, marketplace transactions and commitments with integrity.
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