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		<title>Check for Warning Signs of Fake Coupons Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coupons are a great way to trim the cost of groceries and other purchases, and online sites offer dozens of coupons. But Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises consumers to be skeptical of higher-than-usual coupon discounts, and other signs that the coupons may be invalid. “Scam coupon sites often ask for your contact information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Friday Bargains: Good Buy or Bust?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attention, Black Friday shoppers: While scavenging retail stores on Nov. 23, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns of anti-climactic bargains, limited quantities and bait-and-switch tactics. Have sale advertisements and coupons? Bring them to stores and hold on tight. Is it the real deal? Comparison shop online to see how similar products are priced. Are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Black Friday Tip Sheet</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/11/21/bbb-black-friday-tip-sheet-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona’s past experience tells us that all deals are not created equal and the fine print is often the most important thing. Before you head out the door for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid the Pitfalls of Layaway by Understanding Policies up Front, advises BBB</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Layaway has become increasingly popular with the challenging economic times. Many find it very helpful during the holidays to be able to spread payments over a period of time, but putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item itself if you don’t read the contract carefully, warns BBB [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Saturday 2012 set for Saturday after Thanksgiving</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in Southern Arizona. For the third year in a row, American Express OPEN has declared Nov. 24, the Saturday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Alert: Five Holiday Scams to Avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns. BBB has identified five common scams that consumers should watch out for during the holidays, whether they’re shopping online, juggling packages at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Black Friday Tip Sheet</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2011/11/14/bbb-black-friday-tip-sheet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona&#8217;s past experience tells us that all deals are not created equal and the fine print is often the most important thing. Before you head out the door for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Cautious of Online Penny Auction Sites, warns BBB</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2011/09/21/be-cautious-of-online-penny-auction-sites-warns-bbb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online ads, often designed to look like news reports, are cropping up on popular websites claiming that you can get great deals on iPads and other electronics with online penny auctions. The discounts offered on penny auction sites are tempting, but the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns bargain hunters that they should stop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Emergency Liquidation Center Advertisements Claim $5 Merchandise but doesn’t Deliver, Consumers Say</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to the “Emergency Liquidation Center,” which is holding a self-described “bankruptcy liquidation” in Tucson at 4380 Oracle Rd. in the former Ultimate Electronics retail space. In its commercials, Emergency Liquidation Center claims to sell a host of items for $5, including electronics, clothing, and accessories. However, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Beware of Misleading Shipping and Handling Fees and Fraudulent Shipping Schemes this Shopping Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday shopping season is in full swing and will peak within the first week of December.  If you are planning to buy gifts online or from Infomercials on television, Better Business Bureau has a warning about the way retailers make money on your orders by charging separate shipping and handling fees. And regardless of [...]]]></description>
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