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July 2014 ChrisColeman
Chris Coleman
President

Better Business Bureau to Launch "Digital IQ" Initiative with Acxiom

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is joining forces with Acxiom to help consumers be more Internet savvy and increase their "digital IQ." The initiative will include practical and entertaining educational materials that will focus initially on shopping and buying, but over time will teach consumers about other uses of data and analytics. Other businesses and organizations are invited to join the project.
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Presidents Message:

We are busy getting ready for our BBB booth at the Iowa State Fair. The Fair is a great time for us to meet the public as well as engage with our Accredited Businesses that are exhibitors. We'll have the ability to look up company information with computer access to our BBB database and will be fully manned with our knowledgeable veteran staff members during the entire 10 days of the Fair. Please note that we are in a new spot this year, booth #640, near the southeastern area of The Varied Industries Building.
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Scam Alert: Your Credit/Debit Card Hasn't Been Deactivated

With many banks offering fraud alerts for credit and debit cards, it can be easy to fall for fake versions. Watch out for automated phone calls and text messages that claim your card has been deactivated. It's really an attempt to get you to share banking information.
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Tips to Avoid Falling For a Phony Buy Back Program

Today's technology is constantly being replaced with updated models that showcase newer, cooler features. To keep up with the latest technology, many consumers are tempted by the increasing number of retailer buyback programs. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to weigh the pros and cons of the program before parting with their money.
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New Members
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Anniversaries
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Announcements:

BBB at the Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
Varied Industries Building
Booth #640
August 7-17, 2014

Have a Safe School Year
New Bo
1100 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
August 16, 2014
Noon to 3 p.m.

We have partnered with the CRPD, NY Life, ID Fraud Fighters and Linn County Safety Council. We are featuring Child Safety and will be handing out Child Identity Theft materials.

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