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Watch out for phone scam from IRS impersonators
by BBJ Staff • March 27, 2014 6:20 am

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is warning residents of a new phone scam that has been targeting taxpayers across the…

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Police urge extra diligence to fight Internet scams
by BBJ Staff • March 9, 2014 9:00 am

The Bellingham Police Department issued a warning to residents last week urging extra caution and diligence in the face of…

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Attorney general warns of utility-bill phishing scam
by BBJ Staff • March 3, 2014 11:12 am

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office has a issued a warning regarding a national email “phishing” scam that has recently…

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L&I: Be smart when paying to repair winter...
by BBJ Staff • January 14, 2014 2:40 pm

Washington state officials are advising property owners to do their homework when it comes to hiring contractors to repair damage…

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Don't get duped into paying for free posters,...
by BBJ Staff • December 11, 2013 11:04 am

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reports that scores of businesses have contacted the agency asking about “official-looking”…

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Washington electricity, natural gas firms led complaint count...
by BBJ Staff • February 7, 2013 9:30 am

Regulated electric and natural gas companies had the most consumer complaints filed against them in Washington state last year, while…

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State warns homeowners to watch out for asphalt-paving...
by BBJ Staff • May 14, 2012 8:00 am

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is alerting homeowners to beware of an asphalt paving scam that recently…

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