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The St. Louis Better Business Bureau released a list of companies that have not responded to one or more complaints.
The St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a Buyer’s Alert on May 31 that lists businesses which have not responded to one or more complaints or advertising matters, or took an "inordinate length of time" to respond to complaints. Included on the list are three Wentzville/Lake Saint Louis businesses: For the complete St. Louis-area list, click here. When the companies respond to the complaints, their names will be taken off the list. Telephone and online BBB Business Reviews on the company will indicate that there has been a response to the Better Business Bureau. Consumers can check the BBB website at www.bbb.org for a review on any company with which they have an interest in doing business.
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Customers from all over the St. Louis area have complained to the Better Business Bureau about the Texas-based coupon provider.
An online coupon provider has come under scrutiny by the Better Business Bureau following more than 1,000 complaints from customers in Lake Saint Louis, St. Charles, St. Louis and throughout the United States. The Texas-based company, SaveMore.com, allegedly failed to deliver promised coupons paid for by customers seeking deals from businesses such as bookstores and beauty product providers as well as places like fast food restaurants. “This company is a complete scam,” a customer from Ballwin told the Better Business Bureau. “We were ripped off,” a man from Florissant said. The Lake Saint Louis women told the BBB that she had purchased a fast-food discount coupon that she never received. The Better Business Bureau reports that customers …
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STLMommy.com operator gives tips on saving with gift cards, and the Better Business Bureau shows how not to get stuck with accompanying fees.
Gift cards are great for any shopper puzzled over what to get a friend, family member or loved one. They’re also great last minute gifts. Sure, you can head to any store and pay $20 for a $20 gift card—or you can up your game and get more card for your buck. Kim Julian, a St. Louis-based author who operates stlmommy.com, suggests trying plasticjungle.com to check for bargains. “They offer anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off of gift cards,” said Julian, who links to some of the better deals on her site. “Sites like Groupon or livingsocial.com, the way they increase their database is to offer good deals on gift cards. The beauty in that is that, although they’re building their database, you can always unsubscribe if gets to be hassle.” …
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STLMommy.com operator gives tips on saving with gift cards, and the Better Business Bureau shows how not to get stuck with accompanying fees.
Gift cards are great for any shopper puzzled over what to get a friend, family member or loved one. They’re also great last minute gifts. Sure, you can head to any store and pay $20 for a $20 gift card—or you can up your game and get more card for your buck. Kim Julian, a St. Louis-based author who operates stlmommy.com, suggests trying plasticjungle.com to check for bargains. “They offer anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off of gift cards,” said Julian, who links to some of the better deals on her site. “Sites like Groupon or livingsocial.com, the way they increase their database is to offer good deals on gift cards. The beauty in that is that, although they’re building their database, you can always unsubscribe if gets to be hassle.” …
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The St. Louis Better Business Bureau gives tips on how to avoid being duped by con artists and other seasonal Grinches in Wentzville and nearby communities.
Shoppers are not the only busy folks during the holiday season. The season to be jolly and joyous also is the season for scammers, warn St. Louis Better Business Bureau officials. Here are five common scams to watch out for throughout December: Online shopping scams When a website offers big ticket items or electronics at prices that are too good to be true (a $20 iPhone 2, really?) be suspicious. There could be hidden costs. The BBB advises: Snagging hot toys and gadgets online If stores sell out, people turn to the Internet to pick up items, often at sites like Craigslist or eBay, and pay steeper prices. But some sellers take the money and run. The BBB advises: Identity theft in stores When you’re loaded down with purchases, identity …
The St. Louis Better Business Bureau gives tips on how to avoid being duped by con artists and other seasonal Grinches.
Shoppers are not the only busy folks during the holiday season. The season to be jolly and joyous also is the season for scammers, warn St. Louis Better Business Bureau officials. Here are five common scams to watch out for throughout December: 1. Online shopping scams When a website offers big ticket items or electronics at prices that are too good to be true (a $20 iPhone 2, really?) be suspicious. There could be hidden costs. The BBB advises: 2. Snagging hot toys and gadgets online If stores sell out, people turn to the Internet to pick up items, often at sites like Craigslist or eBay, and pay steeper prices. But some sellers take the money and run. The BBB advises: 3. Identity theft in stores When you’re loaded down with …
The St. Louis area Better Business Bureau gives tips on how to avoid dropping wads of cash on fake tickets and con artists.
St. Louis Cardinal fans’ excitement can help carry their team to an 11th World Series title. However, it also can lead to scams that cost them big money. “Sports fans can get burned by purchasing counterfeit tickets or paying in advance for tickets that never arrive,” said Michelle L. Corey in a statement issued by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Corey is the president and CEO of the organization, which warns consumers against scams and fraud. The secondary market for sports and entertainment tickets is a $10 billion a year industry. But during last year’s World Series, scams involved counterfeit tickets or tickets that never arrived, said Chris Thetford, vice president for communications for the St. Louis area BBB. “Basically, there’s …
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