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New iPhone App Tells You Wait Times at Restaurants

Posted Friday, September 03, 2010
by Greg Hudson

Do wait times are restaurants annoy you? Well if you own an iPhone, there's a neat little free app now available called WaitList that lets you know the average wait time at popular restaurants and bars.

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Warning: TweetDeck Updates Popping Up on Twitter Are Scams

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010
by Greg Hudson

There are a number of updates on Twitter urging users to download a file called "tweetdeck-08302010-update.exe" from a URL beginning with http://alturl.com/.

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BBB Gets Junk Fax from EnviroFax Commission

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010
by Jeannette Kopko

The Better Business Bureau gets junk faxes too! Recently the BBB serving Dallas and Northeast Texas received an unwanted fax from EnviroFax Commission that raised a lot of questions.

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When Life Happens, Breathe

Posted Thursday, September 02, 2010
by Luanne Kadlub

Life happens. Babies, weddings, funerals. Throw in graduations, promotions, maybe even birthdays and you’ve got all the ingredients needed for rash decisions.

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The Truth About Hotel Key Cards

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010
by Carol Odell

I just found out I have been perpetuating false information for the last few years. It’s about hotel key cards.

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Why do Scams and Cons Always Seem to Follow Disasters?

Posted Wednesday, September 01, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Dan Henddrickson

Someone posed the question above to us recently, and it really made us think.

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Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Greg Hudson

It's been a while since bedbugs were a problem but a resurgence has sprung the issue into a nationwide spotlight.

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Borders to Slash Prices of E-Readers

Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010
by Greg Hudson

Just like the other e-reader sellers, Borders has announced it will also cut the price on some of its devices.

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Friends Can Easily Disclose Your Location on Facebook: Update Your Privacy Settings to be Safe

Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Computers-Internet-Technology
by Greg Hudson

You've probably heard that Facebook launched a new feature called 'Places' but did you know that even if you don't use the geo-location feature to disclose your location, your friends can do it for you?

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Deadline Fast Approaching for BBB International Torch Awards

Posted Monday, August 30, 2010
by Greg Hudson

Entries are now being accepted for the 2011 BBB International Torch Awards.

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Beware: The Truth About Wire Transfers

Posted Monday, August 30, 2010
by Janice Clemente

Money transfers can be convenient when you want to send funds to someone you know, like a trusted friend or relative.

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Top Cities for Online Dating Announced

Posted Monday, August 30, 2010
by Greg Hudson

Online dating seems to be more popular than ever with many singles meeting via the net. I know quite a few couples who have met that way.

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Garmin Recalls GPS

Posted Friday, August 27, 2010
by Emily Patterson

GPS manufacturer Garmin Ltd. is recalling 1.3 million of its personal navigation devices on concerns that the batteries will overheat and cause a fire.

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Fake Check Scam Targets Boston University

Posted Thursday, August 26, 2010
by Rachel Meyer

There is currently an internet fraud investigation into fake checks supposedly issued by Boston University.

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FTC Tips to Give Wisely to Pakistan

Posted Thursday, August 26, 2010

As the news reports fill with images of Pakistan devastated by the recent flooding, the urge is to open up one’s wallet and give. But choose your charity wisely, says the FTC in a recent article.

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Keep ‘Em Separated, Say Fliers

Posted Wednesday, August 25, 2010

When asked if they would like a special section of planes created for families, nearly 60 percent of fliers replied that they “don’t have young children and want to sit as far away as possible.”

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Scam, Scam, Go Away – Don’t Come Back Any Other Day!

Posted Wednesday, August 25, 2010
by Becky Maier

In traveling around the city doing various presentations to community groups I hear a lot of stories from consumers. I felt the need to share one story in particular as it’s a new twist on an old scam.

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BBB Warns Consumers to Watch for Mystery Charges from iEarn, LLC

Posted Tuesday, August 24, 2010
by Jeannette Kopko

Mysterious charges of about $65 to $68 from iEarn, LLC, Coppell, TX, are turning up on credit card and bank accounts across the U.S.

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Business Opportunities: If It Doesn't Make Sense, It Won't Make Dollars

Posted Tuesday, August 24, 2010
by Bob Manista

If you have a computer and haven’t involved yourself in one of the thousands of money-making programs offered every day on the Internet…What’s WRONG with you?

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Stay Clear of 'Free Apple iPad' Facebook Invite

Posted Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Greg Hudson

If you happen to get an 'invite' while surfing Facebook to win an Apple iPad, you're going to want to ignore it.

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