| 05/20/13 |
2013 BBB Student Of Integrity (Alerts) |
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Catherine Lee Wolfe, a senior at Columbia Academy, was named the 2013 BBB Student of Integrity at the annual Torch Awards for Ethical Commerce held at the Nashville Airport Marriott on May 16.
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| 05/17/13 |
Celebrate Armed Forces Day (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 05/17/13 |
BBB Announces Recipients of 2013 BBB Torch Award for Ethical Commerce (Alerts) |
COLEMAN-TAYLOR TRANSMISSION, FRANKLIN, TN
HARRIS ONE HOUR HEATING & COOLING, CLARKSVILLE, TN
DON KENNEDY ROOFING, NASHVILLE, TN
FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, BRENTWOOD, TN
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| 05/02/13 |
Beware Nashville Demo Studio (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 05/01/13 |
Vacation Smart International (Alerts) |
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BBB warns consumers of a vacation timeshare scam operated by a company named Vacation Smart International claiming to be located at 150 Fourth Ave. North, Nashville, TN.
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| 04/26/13 |
Don't Buy A Flood Damaged Vehicle (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 04/24/13 |
BBB Shred Day a Record Breaker (Alerts) |
On April 20th BBB of Middle Tennessee held its annual Spring Shred Event. We had beautiful weather for this heavily attended event, with more participants than ever.
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| 04/17/13 |
Credit Card Scam Hits Nashville Businesses (Press Release) |
Two Nashville area businesses report being the target of a credit card scheme that almost let scammers drive away in a new $20,000 vehicle loaded with fraudulently purchased consumer electronics valued at $9,000.
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| 04/17/13 |
BBB Alerts Consumers about Saf T Spa (Alerts) |
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BBB alerts consumers to the operating status of Saf-T-Spa previously located at located at 230 Cumberland Bend, Suite E in Nashville, TN., 877-723-8772, www.saftspa.com
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| 04/12/13 |
Reverse Mortgage Programs Make A Huge Comeback (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 04/11/13 |
Bad Weather Could Result in Storm Damage (Alerts) |
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Storms looming over Middle Tennessee today could result in wind or hail damage to your property. BBB reminds consumers to take certain precautions when dealing with clean up and making repair decisions. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve hail and wind damage caused to roofs or vehicles.
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| 04/04/13 |
Kari Chunn Named Branch Manager, BBB Tennessee Valley/Columbia (Press Release) |
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BBB Middle Tennessee is pleased to introduce Kari A. Chunn, Branch Manager, BBB TN Valley/Columbia. Kari completed management training in the Nashville BBB headquarters office, March 28. April 1st she assumed branch manager duties at the Tennessee Valley office, 502 North Garden Street, Columbia , TN.
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| 04/04/13 |
BBB Revokes Accreditation for Affordable Headstone (Press Release) |
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BBB alerts consumers to the business practices of Affordable Headstones owned and operated by Kevin Walker. This company offers the sale of monuments/headstones via its location in Nashville, TN and its website http://www.affordable-headstones.com, phone number: 800-616-0293.
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| 03/29/13 |
Ciber Crime Alert (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 03/21/13 |
Beware Mystery Shopping Scam (Alerts) |
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Are you looking for work that includes spending money, shopping, and getting paid? A mystery-shopping job just might suit your needs; however, BBB warns consumers of a fraudulent mystery shopping scam going by the name "LS Management" and claiming to be located on Ingram Blvd in LaVergne, Tennessee.
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| 03/14/13 |
Are You Getting Your Good Driver Discount (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 03/08/13 |
Do You Have Errors On Your Credit Report? (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 03/01/13 |
BBB Warns: Fundraising Firms Take Most Of Money Donated To Heart Support Of America (Alerts) |
February is designated as American Heart Month, a time when many local and national charities launch educational awareness campaigns on the importance of a healthy heart and the enormous toll that heart disease takes on families and communities.
Here’s what BBB found out about Heart Support of America...
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| 02/28/13 |
Beware TRX Software Development Inc (Alerts) |
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BBB warns tax preparation consultants of the business practices of TRX Software Developers Inc., aka TRX, Tax Refund Xpress, and Tax Exact, located at 906 Dashiel Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, phone numbers: 855-880-1040, 866-829-9777, and 615-355-0705.
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| 02/21/13 |
Beware Stars And Stripes Professional Cleaners (Alerts) |
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BBB warns consumers of the business practices of Stars and Stripes Professional Cleaning Services located at 2843B Lebanon Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, phone numbers: 615-646-3800 and 931-552-8438.
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| 02/13/13 |
Eco Van Lines: Not the Right Move (Alerts) |
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BBB warns consumers of the business practices of Eco Van Lines located at 3624 Trousdale Dr. Suite E, Nashville, TN 37221.
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| 02/07/13 |
Phony Officials Trick Consumers into "Verifying" Info on Do Not Call Registry (Alerts) |
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Scammers have been making phone calls posing as representatives of the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the registry or ask consumers to verify their info. Of course, the callers are really trying to solicit personal information, which opens victims up to identity fraud.
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| 02/01/13 |
Beware Fake Publishers Clearing House Scams (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 01/30/13 |
BBB Reminds Tornado Victims to Check Out Unknown Repair Crews - January 2013 (Alerts) |
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Recent severe weather in Middle Tennessee will result in traveling repair crews descending on residents offering emergency repair services to homeowners and businesses. BBB reminds consumers to do their homework before allowing contractors to assist with cleanup to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.
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| 01/25/13 |
Windshield Replacement Scams in Middle Tennessee (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 01/18/13 |
Beware Unsolicited Computer Repair Call (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 01/11/13 |
Advice to Avoid Risky Passwords (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 12/21/12 |
You Better Watch Out for Holiday Scams (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 12/19/12 |
Beware EDawn Roofing & Restoration (Alerts) |
BBB warns consumers of the business practices of EDawn Roofing and Restoration last located at 260 West Main Street Suite 215, Hendersonville, Tennessee.
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| 12/07/12 |
Don't Fall for the Locksmith Scam (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 11/30/12 |
Gift Cards are NOT all the same (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 11/20/12 |
Top 2012 Holiday Scams (Alerts) |
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Scammers are busy this time of the year! Whether it’s on the Internet, at the stores, or even at your front door…they are ready to take your hard-earned cash! Here are some tips from the BBB on scams to look out for.
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| 11/16/12 |
Phoney DOT Procurement Letters (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 10/26/12 |
Phony Political Scams Hit Middle Tennessee (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 10/19/12 |
October/November/December are peak scam months (Alerts) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 10/12/12 |
Counterfeit Product Could Result in Serious Injury (Alerts) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 10/10/12 |
Inspector Roofing Leaves Clients Hanging (Alerts) |
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BBB warns consumers of the business practices of Inspector Roofing located at 394 West Main St., Suite B5, Hendersonville, TN – Phone 731-445-2270
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| 09/25/12 |
BBB Secure Your ID/Shred Day October 20, 2012 (Press Release) |
On Saturday, October 20th, the BBB will host a national identity theft and fraud protection event in local communities across North America. Bring your boxes or bags of paper documents that contain personal identifiers, and we'll shred it for you FREE - on the spot. We'll also be distributing great tips and resources to help you protect your identity - online and off.
8 area locations will be held in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. The Nashville location (at Richards & Richards - info below) and the Lawrenceburg location at the Lawrence County Solid Waste Recycling Center is unlimited in the quantity of paper goods that can be brought and shredded and businesses are welcome to bring large quantities. Other locations are mobile Shred Trucks and are limited in the quantity that can be accommodated.
Check the list below for times and limitations.
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| 08/20/12 |
Business Name May Change, Complaints All the Same (Press Release) |
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No matter what name is being used, customers doing business with Daniel Ginther report to BBB that he fails to perform plumbing or air conditioning work, honor warranty service or make refunds.
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| 08/17/12 |
Free Personal Finance App for Military Families (Press Release) |
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BBB in partnership with McGraw-Hill Companies has launched a free mobile app designed to help America’s military families make better personal decisions to ensure their financial independence.
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| 08/08/12 |
Misleading Advertising, Products and Services that Middle Tennessee Consumers and Businesses Can Do Without - August 2012 (Press Release) |
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BBB Identifies Misleading Advertising, Products and Services Middle Tennessee Consumers and Businesses Can Do Without. Your Better Business Bureau has identified the following businesses as offering services and products, which have resulted in numerous complaints alleging misleading ads/offers, unsatisfactory services and misrepresented products.
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| 08/02/12 |
Email Phishing Scam Hijacks BBB Name, AGAIN! (Press Release) |
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| 07/27/12 |
Pinnacle Security Uses Misleading, High-Pressure Sales Tactics (Press Release) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 07/23/12 |
BACK TO SCHOOL SCAMS (Press Release) |
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| 07/19/12 |
Timeshare Resale Scam (Press Release) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
BBB warns consumers of a timeshare resale scam operated by Nashborough Title & Escrow Services that claims to be located at 339 Fourth Ave, Nashville, TN.
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| 07/17/12 |
General Motors 2012 Money Back Guarantee (Alerts) |
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General Motors recently announced its new “Love It or Return It” Money Back Guarantee on 2012/2013 model Chevrolets as a means to boost consumer confidence and increase sales.
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| 07/13/12 |
Paper Pirates Scam Businesses Coast to Coast! (Press Release) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 06/18/12 |
Legacy Solutions is NOT the Solution (Press Release) |
Businesses interested in securing a loan should be on the look out for a scam operation called Legacy Solutions. The company claims to have the solution for businesses interested in expanding their operations, making purchases, refinances, or for projects worldwide, but BBB warns businesses that this offer is a scam.
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| 06/15/12 |
Beware Ads Touting "Earn $$$ Driving Your Vehicle" (Press Release) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 06/08/12 |
Summer Vacation Scams (Press Release) |
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Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 06/01/12 |
Beware the Nanny Scam (Press Release) |
Update from Ralph Bristol Morning News - BBB Middle Tennessee can be heard Fridays at 7:35am on the Ralph Bristol Nashville Morning News, WTN 99.7 (FM Radio)
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| 05/29/12 |
Fake Cell Phone Bills Flood Inboxes (Press Release) |
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Email is the new wave for keeping up with invoices and other means of business communication, but lately scam operators are using this method to flood inboxes with fake cell phone bills in an attempt to commit identity theft.
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