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BBB Lists Top Scams of 2009 and New Year’s Resolutions for 2010
February 22nd, 2010
by Guest Blogger
[Today's guest blogger is Alison from the Council of Better Business Bureaus.]
The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top scams and rip-offs of 2009. Free trial offers capped the list, including online offers for acai berry diet supplements and teeth whiteners.
If you were ripped off by a free trial offer last year, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Visa, 29% of Americans believe that they have been deceived by a free trial offer online.
Other high ranking scams were grant assistance scams, robocalls, and lottery sweepstakes scams.
With the economy still climbing out of a slump and the unemployment rate still in the double digits, consumers literally can’t afford to waste money on scams or with untrustworthy businesses.
This year, resolve to be a savvier consumer. The BBB can help. For simple ways to become a savvier consumer in 2010, check out this list of top ten New Year’s Resolutions.
Tags: BBB, scams, tips
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