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MARCH 2011 ChrisColeman
Chris Coleman
President

Promote Your Company's Greener Side

The market for greener products and services has increased over recent years. If your business is looking to get a reputational boost from your dedication to the environment, the Better Business Bureau recommends sticking to the FTC Guidelines for Environmental Marketing Claims to avoid exaggerating your company's impact.
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President's Column

This is a busy time of year at the BBB, and I want to share three noteworthy happenings.

First...
When considering your Accreditation, you should know that consumers value your status as an Accredited Business and your dedication to integrity in the marketplace. In these tough economic times, they value your Accreditation more than ever. Your ongoing support of the BBB's mission is a clear and direct way in which you promote trust in the marketplace.
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Scam Alert:
Internet Puppy Fraud Claims To Be In Carroll, IA


Our BBB recently uncovered a scam involving the identity theft of an unsuspecting Carroll, IA resident named Sarah. The internet scammers go by the name, "Sarah's French Puppies" and claim to be located at a valid residential address in Carroll, Iowa. The common denominator amongst consumers interviewed by the BBB is that they were looking for local breeders selling French Bulldog puppies on the website, hoobly.com, a free local ad posting site. Consumers responded to fake ads and believed they were communicating with someone local. The phony breeder claims to have just sold their puppy but recommends a "co-breeder" with a new litter. Buyers are given a different email address and told to contact the alternate breeder.
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Ad Reviews
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New Members
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Anniversaries
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Greener Side
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