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BCA Scam Watch:  Reward Redemption Center
BCA Scam Watch: Reward Redemption Center Posted: 6/25/2015

If you receive a call from Reward Redemption Center about a $100 rebate card—hang up the phone. The caller’s motive is to commit fraud, not to deliver any reward..... Read more

Tags: scam, gift cards, fraud
Niagara Recalls 14 Brands of Bottled Water Over E. coli
Niagara Recalls 14 Brands of Bottled Water Over E. coli Posted: 6/24/2015

Niagara Bottling, LLC, based in Pennsylvania, issued a voluntary recall of several of its bottled water brands due to possible E. coli contamination. The contamination is linked to one of the springs .... Read more

Tags: recall
BCA Scam Watch:  eCyclebest
BCA Scam Watch: eCyclebest Posted: 6/22/2015

When it comes to electronics, especially mobile devices, it’s hard keeping up with the latest version. It seems as soon as the new iPhone or Galaxy series device is announced, there is a newer version.... Read more

Tags: scams, cell phone
Watch Out For Fee Based Change of Address Website
Watch Out For Fee Based Change of Address Website Posted: 6/15/2015

Relocating to a new area comes with its fair share of stress. With so many tasks from packing and getting belongings to their destination, to navigating new surroundings, you might find it easier to .... Read more

Tags: consumer tips
9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors
9 Financial Safety Tips for Seniors Posted: 6/11/2015

Senior Citizens often fall victim to fraud and financial abuse. Con artist prey on seniors because they are most likely to have assets, good credit, and savings that the make them attractive to scamme.... Read more

Tags: seniors, safety
Being Smart With Your Smartphone
Being Smart With Your Smartphone Posted: 6/4/2015

In today’s age, phones are no longer used just to place and receive calls. New features and applications are regularly being introduced, providing our phones with the capability to effectively manage .... Read more

Tags: consumer tips, security risk, mobile device
3 Important Guidelines for Selecting a Publisher
3 Important Guidelines for Selecting a Publisher Posted: 6/3/2015

Recently, a consumer asked a question on our Ask the Experts forum about a publishing offer. For aspiring writers, the question of how to publish their work can be a confusing ordeal. Business Consume.... Read more

Tags: Publishers Guide, consumer tips
Largest recall in automotive history: Takata air bag recall information
Largest recall in automotive history: Takata air bag recall information Posted: 5/29/2015

Takata Corporation, a global supplier of automotive safety systems, has agreed to recall nearly 34 million vehicles due to defective air bags, the largest recall in automotive history. Certain types o.... Read more

Tags: recall, safety
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing
Why Purchasing Travel Insurance Can Mean Smooth Sailing Posted: 5/14/2015

Like many others at this time of year, are you planning a trip? If so, you may want to look into purchasing travel insurance. No one wants to worry about what can go wrong while on vacation, but unfor.... Read more

Tags: travel insurance, consumer tips, travel agencies
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas
Member Spotlight: Premier Pools & Spas Posted: 5/13/2015

When temperatures rise, relaxing in the pool can be a refreshing way to cool down. Having a pool at home makes it even more convenient to take a dip. If you’re considering installing a pool or spa or .... Read more

Tags: member spotlight, pool contractors