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Dan Hendrickson

Communications Coordinator at the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
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Business

BBB Warns of Fake Auto Dealer Websites

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is urging consumers considering an online car purchase to be extra cautious.

Business

BBB Warns of Utility Scam Tripping Wires (in Edina Patch)

The BBB is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert for people trying to collect money fraudulently by claiming utility bills are overdue and must be paid with Green Dot MoneyPak cards.

Business

Fake Tech Support Calls Can Leave You in the Lurch

Consumers have been reporting phone calls from people identifying themselves as computer technicians. The BBB is urging people not to be fooled by these calls as they are not legitimate.

Business

Ransomware Taking Local Computers Hostage (in Edina Patch)

The BBB is offering tips on how to avoid - or deal with - a nasty computer virus making the rounds.

Holiday Guide

BBB Advice for Wired-in Shoppers (in Edina Patch)

The BBB offers tips to people looking to take advantage of online shopping deals this holiday season to help ensure they avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

Business

2012 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award Recipients Announced

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announced the recipients of the 2012 BBB Integrity Awards at a ceremony held on October 29.

Business

BLOG: BBB Sees Surge in Complaints Against Power4Home Pro

The BBB has noted a spike in complaints against Power4Home Pro, a solar and wind energy manufacturing company which claims they can teach people how to “eliminate their power bill.”

Business

Better Business Bureau Announces 2012 Integrity Award Finalists

The BBB announces the 2012 finalists for the 13th Annual Better Business Bureau Integrity Awards.

Living

BLOG: Romance Scams: One of the Cruelest Internet Schemes

The BBB is warning people about an increase in the prevalence of online romance scams.

Back to School

BLOG: BBB Offers Financial Advice to College-Bound Students (and their Parents)

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers the following advice for parents of students departing for college.