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Bank Closing - The First State Bank, Stockbridge, GA
On Friday, January 20, 2012, The First State Bank (CERT #19252), Stockbridge, GA was closed by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. All deposits, excluding certain brokered deposits, were transferred to the acquiring institution...
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Top Scams of 2011

Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve divided scams up into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each, plus our Scam of the Year...

 
 

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What To Know When Dealing With A Debt Collector
The holiday season brings lots of joy but leaves many people in debt! Many are unaware of the laws that protect them from unscrupulous debt collectors or how collection agencies can conduct business.   With the help of the Federal Trade Commission, BBB provides the following information to better help you understand your rights when dealing with a debt collector... 
 
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Trashed Ticket Leads to $250,000 Lottery Win
A Dawsonville man’s trash turned into his treasure. Andrew Hunter, 24, won $250,000 after playing Mega Millions with winnings from a tossed ticket. “I didn’t realize you could win $3 for matching one number plus the Mega Ball,” he said. “I pulled it out of the trash and cashed it in for three more tickets.”...
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Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online
Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens the buyer up to attacks from scammers and hackers. In order to fight these online grinches, the Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online...
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Century Bank of Georgia, Cartersville, Assumes All of the Deposits of Community Bank of Rockmart, Georgia
Community Bank of Rockmart, Rockmart, Georgia, was closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Century Bank of Georgia, Cartersville, Georgia, to assume all of the deposits of Community Bank of Rockmart...
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BBB Advises Business Owners to Secure Their Online Banking
Online banking is a great tool to help small businesses quickly and conveniently track financial information, as well as pay their bills and employees. However, data thieves are now targeting small business owners — and their employees — to get access to their online banking credentials and accounts so that they can make unauthorized money transfers. A small business can protect itself against increased liability on its financial transactions by using strong procedures to secure the credentials they use to access their bank accounts...
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Online Penny Auctions: Nothing for Something?
Who doesn't love to get a good deal? Some people shop sales circulars, others clip coupons. Still others find online penny auctions to be a fun way to try to get big ticket items like electronics, jewelry, gift cards, appliances, and sports equipment at reduced prices. But in many ways, penny auctions are more like lotteries than traditional online auction sites. In a penny auction, you have to pay to bid...
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BBB Warns of Scam Artists Using Name of American Soldier
BBB Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & Northeast Georgia, Inc. issues warning to consumers to avoid email appearing to be coming from an American soldier...
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Weekly Financial Commentary, March 23, 2011
According to the Federal Reserve, 19 banks have added $25 billion in earnings since 2008. This from a recent stress test, or Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, report, several banks, including Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, BBT, and US Bancorp, have announced share buybacks, repayment of TARP funds, increased dividends, or some combination of the three...
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Emergency Cash Is Essential To Life - Therefore Make it Fast and Easy
United Community Title Pawn Services, Inc. explains how they provide emergency cash quick and in a hurry...
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Clark Howard Brings His "Dump Your Debt" Tour to Forsyth County
Here’s your chance to see America’s #1 Consumer Advocate, News/Talk 750 WSB’s Clark Howard, as he comes to First Baptist Church Cumming for a one-night live presentation. On Thursday, March 19th, Clark comes to First Baptist Cumming for a 90 minute “Question & Answer” session...
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The Donald on the Economy
VIDEO: Donald Trump talks candidly on the economy on CBS's Early Show...
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State Farm® Lowers Georgia Auto Insurance Rates
State Farm estimates upcoming auto insurance rate reduction will save Georgia policyholders over $16 million annually...
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Have You Ever Been Convicted of Felony? If So, Please Explain...
Even unknowingly writing a bad check could result in felony charges and conviction that could haunt you forever...
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Inaugural Stock Market Plunge
Claire Leka reports on the Inauguration Day stock market plunge, the state of American banks and the largest data breach involving millions of credit cards that took place over the past year. (Jan. 21). Watch the video...
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Get Ready for Spring With a New Tractor
With special manufacturer and dealer incentives, now may be the best time to buy a new tractor...
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H&R Block Tax Talks: Are You Getting Every Possible Tax Advantage?
H&R Block talks tax savings and how to maximize your deductions to get everything you're entitled to...
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What They're Saying About Our New President
Barack Hussein Obama II,  born August 4, 1961, is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and President-elect of the United States of America...
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H&R Block Tax Talks
If you are currently unemployed or are faced with losing your job, H&R Block provides some tips...
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Cumming Welcomes New Allstate Agent Laura Stephens
Allstate agent Laura Stephens has opened an office in Cumming with the goal of providing individualized and personal service while meeting insurance needs of individuals and families...
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First Citizens Financial Raises $10 Million in Commitments in a Month
First Citizen's president and CEO, Charles Buckner, anticipates reaching the Bank’s minimum capitalization of $12.5 million sometime during December 2006...
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...A Debt-Free Christmas!
The lack of planning around Christmas gift giving can leave us ultimately spending more than we have. Many times this lack of planning makes us spend money we don’t have. But there is a solution...
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How Much is Enough in Insuring a Life?
Figuring out how much life insurance you need can be difficult, and the appropriate amount varies by situation...
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