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Airport Shuttle Service Leaves Customers in the Lurch

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
June 1, 2024
Be cautious when securing a pre-paid shuttle service between a parking lot and the airport. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland warns of a particular local shuttle service that has earned an F rating for its frightening customer service failures. ...
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How to Protect Yourself From Identity Thieves

By Brandon Smith
May 15, 2024
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to impersonate you or steal from you. These crimes can impact your physical, mental and emotional health. Learning more about identity theft can help you keep your personal information safe. ...
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What Are Master Resale Rights?

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
May 15, 2024
Are you seeing work-from-home posts on your social media feeds? Beware of new sales schemes including MRRs and PLRs. Before you purchase MRRs, carefully vet any work-from-home opportunity that promises income. ...
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Spring Storms May Bring Scammers

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
May 1, 2024
After spring storms, beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting home-repair business. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack proper licensing and insurance, offer quick but inappropriate fixes, or make promises they can’t deliver on. ...
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Mourners All Fired Up About Online Cremation Service

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
March 15, 2024
An online funeral home misrepresenting itself as a locally based business has earned an F rating from the BBB. Consumers have made shocking allegations that the company fails to release loved ones' cremated remains until a premium is paid, and not providing death certificates.  ...
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How to Spot a Scam

By Brandon Smith
February 18, 2024
Lean on the Social Security Administration to help protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. It's hard to keep up with the latest scam trends but these online resources can help you stay one step ahead of the tricksters. ...
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Scam Alert: Taking Buyers For a Ride

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
February 15, 2024
A 'local' online vehicle dealership specializing in collector vehicles named Amherst Classic Cars is under scrutiny. Consumers report that they attempted to purchase classic cars from online listings posted by the company on Facebook and their website. But things are not as they seem. ...
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Complaints Stack Up Against ‘Reliable’ Wickliffe Fencing Contractor

By Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
February 1, 2024
Reliable Fence and Rail in Wickliffe has failed to respond to several complaints concerning delays in providing agreed-upon services, honoring warranties, providing promised refunds, and failing to begin projects after taking deposits. Reliable Fence and Rail has an “F” rating with BBB. Not so reliable, after all. ...
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