In Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont
The Better Business Bureau maintains a telephone service featuring 30-second recordings available 24 hours a day with a touch tone phone. Important advice and tips on topics including automotive, real estate, home improvement, and retail.
Call 508-652-4800 to access this service.
Below is the complete Purchase & Protection Telephone Topic List.
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Topic |
Title # |
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Title |
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Automotive |
111 |
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Buying a New Car |
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Automotive |
112 |
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Buying a Used Car |
|
Automotive |
113 |
|
Car Repairs and Services |
|
Charitable Giving |
311 |
|
The Basics of Charitable Giving |
|
Child Care |
211 |
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Selecting Quality Child Care |
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Education |
221 |
|
Scholarships |
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Health |
231 |
|
Choosing an Assisted Living Facility |
|
Health |
232 |
|
Weight Loss Promotions |
|
Home Improvements |
121 |
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Choosing a Home Improvement Contractor |
|
Home Improvements |
122 |
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Choosing A Pool Builder |
|
Home Improvements |
123 |
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Hiring a Roofing Contractor |
|
Home Improvements |
124 |
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Hiring a Siding Contractor |
|
Home Improvements |
125 |
|
Pest Control |
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Home Improvements |
126 |
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Tips on Home Landscaping |
|
Home Improvements |
127 |
|
Winterizing Your Home |
|
Internet and Computers |
511 |
|
Buying a Computer |
|
Internet and Computers |
512 |
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Choosing the Right Internet Service Provider |
|
Internet and Computers |
513 |
|
Shopping Online |
|
Money |
321 |
|
Credit Repair Fraud |
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Money |
322 |
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Tax Preparations: Avoiding the Last Minute Crunch |
|
Moving |
411 |
|
Moving |
|
Promotions |
331 |
|
Sweepstakes Promotions |
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Real Estate & Mortgages |
131 |
|
Mortgage Choices |
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Real Estate & Mortgages |
132 |
|
Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
|
Real Estate & Mortgages |
133 |
|
Refinancing Your Mortgage Loan |
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Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
341 |
|
Bait and Switch |
|
Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
342 |
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Be An Educated Consumer: Know the Danger Signals of Scams |
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Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
343 |
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Electricity Deregulation: Don't Get Shocked! |
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Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
344 |
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Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself |
|
Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
345 |
|
Insurance Salespeople: Beware of The Twister |
|
Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
346 |
|
Nigerian Letter Scams |
|
Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
347 |
|
Telemarketing Fraud |
|
Schemes Con Games & Rip-offs |
348 |
|
Work-at-Home Schemes |
|
Shopping |
521 |
|
Bridal Shops |
|
Shopping |
522 |
|
Getting the Most for your Furniture Dollars |
|
Shopping |
523 |
|
Going-Out-of Business Sales |
|
Shopping |
524 |
|
Know Your Jeweler |
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Shopping |
525 |
|
What Should You Do When a Business Closes? |
|
Travel |
421 |
|
Tips for Traveling Abroad |
|
Travel |
422 |
|
Travel Agents |