Better Business Bureau

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OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Better Business Bureau

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There are more than 30 million businesses in North America.

Our Job? To help you find the ones you can trust.

Start with BBB® at bbbinc.org!

BBB serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa is supported by approximately 10,000 Accredited Businesses that have voluntarily committed to adhere to BBB’s Standards of Trust. The companies listed are the sponsors of these pages in the interest of consumer education. A complete list of BBB Accredited Businesses can be found at bbbinc.org. BBB does not endorse or recommend any company, product or service. Start With Trust ® at: 402.391.7612 – 800.649.6814 – bbbinc.org ACCOUNTANTS – CERTIFIED PUBLIC Seim Johnson LLP 18081 Burt St #200 Omaha, NE 68022 (402) 330-2660 rthompson@seimjohnson.com seimjohnson.com

ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS & ADULT FAMILY HOMES New Cassel Retirement Center 900 N 90th St Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 393-2277 info@newcassel.org newcassel.org

SilverRidge Assisted Living & Memory Support 20332 Hackberry Dr Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-4280 lisaarp@silverridge-gretna.com silverridge-gretna.com

AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINTING CARSTAR Auto Body FOUR LOCATIONS 5413 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-0520 3304 N 120th St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 498-9400

4827 N 90th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-5348 2051 K St Lincoln, NE 68510 (402) 475-8441 mkeith@necarstar.com nebraskacarstar.com

Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-1775 theresa@galvinglass.com galvinglass.com

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE Gold Coast Automotive, Inc.

Atchley Ford, Inc.

1310 Gold Coast Rd Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 339-9443 goldcoastauto@earthlink.net

3633 N 72nd St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 574-2600 sales@atchleyford.com atchleyford.com

Lantz Bros Service Center 2917 Keystone Dr Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 571-4569 lantzbros@cox.net

Plaza Buick GMC, Inc.

Mad Hatter Muffler & Brake

11911 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 593-4000 todds@plazaomaha.com plazaomaha.com

2531 S 140th Ave Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-2286 madhattermuffleromaha.com

AUTO DEALERS- NEW CARS

AUTO DEALERS – USED CARS Sonny Gerber Auto Sales 4021 Cuming St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 558-7400 sonnygerberauto@aol.com sonnygerberautosalesinc.com

AUTO GLASS – PLATE AND WINDOW Galvin Glass 302 Galvin Rd N

AUTO SEAT COVERS, TOPS & UPHOLSTERY Lion's Automotive Upholstery 8606 G St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-5466 cliff@lionsauto.com lionsauto.com facebook.com/lionsautoupholstery

Mark's Place 7726 Irvington Rd Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 572-4322

mmugerson@aol.com marksplaceautoupholstery.com

AUTO SERVICE – WINDOW TINTING Automotive Appearance MR. TINTz 3325 S 66th Ave Cir Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 399-9292 jjk612@gmail.com mrtintomaha.net

AUTO TRANSPORTERS & DRIVEAWAY COMPANIES Road Warriors Auto Transporter 10008 Sapp Brothers Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 891-7138 solutions@rdwarriors.com rdwarriors.com

BANKS Arbor Bank 16949 Lakeside Hills Plaza Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 964-0595 helpingyougrow@arborbanking.com

Midstates Bank 1851 Madison Ave #732 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 388-0505 mkenealy@msbna.com midstatesbank.com

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Pinnacle Bank 18081 Burt St. Omaha, NE 68022 (402) 697-5990 pinnbank.com

Two Rivers Bank 555 S 19th St Blair, NE 68008 (402) 426-9500 130 W Eagle St Arlington, NE 68002 (402) 478-4114 2riversbank@2riversbank.com 2riversbank.com

BATHTUBS & SINKS – REPAIR & REFINISH

Electrostatic Painting by David Dowland Bennington, NE (402) 572-8880 espainting@msn.com electrostaticpaintingbydavid.com

BATTERIES – STORAGE/RETAIL Action Batteries Unlimited, Inc. 7911 J St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 339-1667 edward@actionbatteries.com actionbatteries.com

BUILDING MATERIALS The Chicago Lumber Company of Omaha 1324 Pierce St Omaha, NE 68108 (402) 342-0840 info@clc-omaha.com clc-omaha.com

Millard Lumber, Inc. 12900 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 896-2800 millardlumber.com

CARPET & RUG CLEANERS Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 11330 Q St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 895-6201 terryatccc@cox.net procleaningomaha.com

CELLULAR TELEPHONE SERVICE & SUPPLIES

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CHIMNEY BUILDERS & REPAIR Matney Construction Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 498-4463 dmatney@cox.net matneymasonry.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING The Chimney Doctor Omaha, NE (402) 719-7374 reddawgenterprisesinc@gmail.com thechimneydoctorne.com

CLEANING SYSTEMS PRESS, CHEMICAL Hotsy Equipment Co. 8902 S 145th St Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 330-4343 doris@hotsyequipment.com hotsyequipment.com

CLOCKS – SERVICE & REPAIR Chimes & Time 5613 S 77th St Ralston, NE 68127 (402) 397-0525 cme4time@cox.net chimesandtime.com

COMPUTERS-SERVICE & REPAIR Datatronics, Inc. 13326 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-3292 aputler@datatronicsne.com datatronicsne.com

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS A+ Heartland Concrete Construction, LLC PO Box 271017 Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 731-2094

A-1 Concrete Construction 135th & Blondo St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 677-7325 brad@a1concreteomaha.com a1concreteomaha.com

CONTRACTORS – FRAMING

4 Real Wireless

3-4-5 Construction, LLC

4511 N 72nd St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 502-7326 4realwireless@cox.net 4realwireless.com

Omaha, NE (402) 504-8622 lalomarper@hotmail.com

CHARITY- NATIONAL/LOCAL Boys Town 14100 Crawford St Boys Town, NE 68010 (402) 498-1300 info@boystown.org boystown.org

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING SERVICES Bob’s Home and Business Repair, Inc. 3004 N 76th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-7336 bobs_home_repair@yahoo.com bobshomerepairinc.com

Nastase Contracting, Inc. Omaha, NE (402) 680-5199 nick@nciomaha.com nciomaha.com

CREDIT UNIONS SAC Federal Credit Union 7148 Towne Center Parkway Papillion, NE 68046 (800) 228-0392 contactcenter@sacfcu.com sacfu.com

DENTISTS - DENTAL IMPLANTS Nebraska Dental Implants Prosthetics 14202 Y St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 933-1028 kathy@millardhills.com omaha-dentists.info

DRYCLEANERS Max I Walker Cleaners and Launderers 1616 Burt St Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 558-3677 info@maxiwalker.com maxiwalker.com

DUCT CLEANING DuctMedic Air Duct Cleaning 10163 J St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 829-3828 info@ductmedic.com ductmedic.com

ELECTRICAL-CONTRACTORS A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical 4972 F St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 593-7500 ray.barr@a-1united.com support@a-1united.com a-1united.net

Brase Electrical Contracting Corp.

4430 S 108th St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 331-0400 steve@braseelectrical.com braseelectrical.com

ELECTRICIANS All Wired Up, Inc. 6215 S 103rd St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 689-0272 zelectric50@msn.com allwiredup4you.com

Precision Lighting & Electric, LLC 13401 S 234th St Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-4275 precisionelectric@cox.net omahaselectrician.com

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - DEALERS Precision AudioVisual 17919 Shirley Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 880-4913 craig@precisionaudiovisual.com precisionaudiovisual.com

FARM MANAGEMENT Farmers National Co. 11516 Nicholas St #100 Omaha, NE 68197 (402) 496-3276 info@farmersnational.com farmersnational.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES Heritage Financial Services, LLC 1010 S 120th St #200 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 558-6860 twilkinson@heritagefinservices.com heritagefinservices.com

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS General Fire & Safety Equipment Company of Omaha, Inc. 5641 S 85th Cir Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 556-6100 info@generalfiresafety.com gfsomaha.com

FOOD PRODUCTS Suji’s Korean Cuisine 1299 Farnam St Suite 300 Omaha, NE 68102 (402)504-1057 sujiskorean.com

FUNERAL HOMES Crosby-Kunold-Burket-Swanson-Golden 11902 W Center Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-7200 shawn.haug@dignitymemorial.com crosby-burket.com

Kahler-Dolce Mortuary 441 N Washington St Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 339-3232 patrick.shannon@sci-us.com kahlerdolcemortuary.com

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. THREE LOCATIONS 2727 N 108th St Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 496-9000 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 453-5600 11710 Standing Stone Dr Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-0090 jon@roedermortuary.com roedermortuary.com

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BBB: Built on mutual trust Start WitH truSt® Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1912. Its vision is an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other.

Its mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this by: » Setting standards for marketplace trust » Encouraging and supporting best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses » Celebrating marketplace role models » Calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior » Creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities

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FURNITURE – RETAIL Nebraska Furniture Mart 700 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 397-6100 contact.us@nfm.com nfm.com

GLASS – PLATE AND WINDOW Albertson Brothers Glass, LLC 8901 N 30th St Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 451-0555 general@abglass.omhcoxmail.com albertsonglass.com

Galvin Glass 302 Galvin Rd N Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-1775 theresa@galvinglass.com galvinglass.com

Quality Glass & Mirror Services, Inc. 14242 C Cir Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 339-3737 qualityglassomaha.com

HARDWOOD FLOOR CONTRACTING Ohana Wood Floors, Inc. 4840 S 137th St #4 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 880-0723 ohanawoodfloors@gmail.com ohanawoodfloors.com

BBB Accredited Businesses must meet BBB Standards for Trust. They have pledged to support the objectives and standards of fair advertising and ethical business practices. Not all businesses qualify for BBB accreditation » Companies that meet BBB’s high standards are invited to seek BBB accreditation. » Businesses deemed to meet Accreditation Standards are presented to the BBB board for review and acceptance as a BBB Accredited Business. » BBB Accredited Businesses

HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES Central Plains ENT & Audiology Center 8005 Farnam Dr #204 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 502-6970 michellem@centralplainsent.com centralplainsent.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING A-1 United Heating, Air & Electrical 4972 F St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 593-7500 ray.barr@a-1united.com support@a-1united.com a-1united.net

Hans Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 9103 S 147th St Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-6111 joe@hansheating.com hansheating.com

G.P. Fleck & Sons, Inc. 124 S McKenna Ave Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 332-3480 brenfleck1@cox.net

HOME BUILDERS

are committed to promptly responding to any complaints forwarded by BBB and to making a good-faith effort to resolve the complaint through self-regulation.

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(402) 597-8828 info@jeckandcompany.com jeckandcompany.com

McCaul Homes 15923 Church Rd Louisville, NE 68037 (402) 234-2319 emily@mccaulhomes.com mccaulhomes.com

Renaissance Custom Homes 7195 County Rd 40 Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 670-7222 info@rchomaha.com rchomaha.com

Todd Menard Construction, LLC 957 S 187th Ave Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 991-5506 doug@toddmenard.com toddmenard.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Exterior Options Omaha, NE (402) 612-3516 exterioroptions1@gmail.com exterioroptionsomaha.com

HOME THEATER/STEREO SYSTEMS

Jeck & Company Builders, Inc.

AR Custom Solutions

1215 Golden Gate Dr Papillion, NE 68046

763 Co Rd S Yutan, NE 68073

Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker began in 2014 as a test at nine BBBs. A grant from Target Corporation enabled the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB), BBB’s umbrella organization, to expand the free online service to every BBB in Canada and the United States.

Today, all 112 BBBs collect information from consumers and process data that is shared with law enforcement agencies for use in identifying and prosecuting scammers.

Last year, 12,761 scams were reported on Scam Tracker.

Found at bbb.org/scamtracker, the service offers a heat map showing where scams are being reported.

Users can search to see what scams are happening in their area, track a particular scam type and see how much money has been lost. Users also can report scams.

These are the top scams of 2015, based on reports filed with Scam Tracker.

(402) 909-1030 rippecontracting@gmail.com arcustomsolutions.com

HOUSE CLEANING Scrub-ette’s Cleaning Service 12229 Patrick Ave Omaha, NE 68164 (402) 659-4424 scrub-ettes.com

INSULATION CONTRACTORS Anderson Insulation 4420 S 228th Plz Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 706-5279 da.anderson@cox.net andersoninsulation.biz

Heartland Insulation 13585 192nd St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (712) 323-4683 heartlandinsulation@hotmail.com

INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESSING SERVICES PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. 10802 Farnam Dr #100 Omaha, NE 68154 (880) 284-4885 marketing@payflex.com payflex.com

Top scams of 2015 1. irS/tax Scam You receive an ominous phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or government agent (often from the IRS). The caller says you will be arrested for overdue taxes or skipping out on jury duty, but you can avoid arrest by sending money via a wire transfer or prepaid debit card.

A variation on this is that you will be arrested for an overdue payday loan. Whatever the “violation,” it’s scary to be threatened with arrest. Many people pay out of fear.

2. debt coLLection Scam You receive a phone call from someone claiming that you have an unpaid debt. You are threatened with wage garnishments, lawsuits, even jail time if you don’t pay immediately. To invoke additional fear, the scammer often will use caller ID spoofing and pretend to be with a government agency or law enforcement.

3. SWeepStakeS/prizeS/ GiFt Scam The scammer says you’ve won a contest or the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.

To claim your prize, all you have to do is pay some fees or taxes in advance.

4. tecH Support Scam You get a call or a pop-up on your computer claiming to be from Microsoft (or Norton or Apple) about a problem on your computer. The caller says that if you give “tech support” access to your hard drive, the problem can be fixed. Instead, the scammers install malware on your computer and begin stealing your personal information.

6. advance Fee Loan Scam It is easy to be tempted by ads and websites that guarantee loans or credit cards regardless of your credit history. Legitimate lenders never “guarantee” or say that you are likely to get a loan or a credit card before you apply, especially if you have bad credit, no credit or a bankruptcy.

7. credit card Scam The scammer pretends to be from your bank or credit card issuer and claims you are eligible for a lower interest rate or that a recent transaction must be verified. To “verify” their identity, the consumer is asked to provide his or her credit card number and security code.

5. Government Grant Scam You get a call saying you’ve been awarded a government grant for thousands of dollars. The caller might even mention a program you’ve heard about in the news. All you must do to collect your grant is pay a couple of hundred dollars in fees by wire transfer or prepaid debit card.

INSURANCE COMPANIES

8. Lottery Scam You receive a call, letter or email claiming you’ve won a foreign lottery for millions of dollars.

To receive the prize, you are instructed to send a fee to cover expenses associated with delivery, processing or insurance.

The prize is not real. You should never have to pay to claim a prize.

JEWELERS-RETAIL

LIGHTING FIXTURES-RETAIL

Aon

Elisa Ilana Jewelry

3E – Electrical Engineering & Equipment Co.

11213 Davenport St #201 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 697-1400 diana.massey@aon.com aon.com

13132 Davenport St Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 926-3479 customerservice@elisailana.com elisailana.com

7402 L St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 342-3050 3e-co.com

721 S 72nd St #110 Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 390-6124 jrsJjwelry@aol.com jrsjewelryandgifts.com

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

Preferred Marketing Associates 3530 N 163rd Plz Omaha, NE 68116 (402) 397-9787 pma@pmainsur.net pmainsur.net

Silverstone Group 11516 Miracle Hills Dr #100 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 964-5400 info@ssgi.com silverstonegroup.com

INSURANCE – MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT Rabine Financial Partners 14225 Dayton Cir #5 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 991-9954 rabine@cox.net rabinefinancialpartners.com

JANITOR SERVICE Sparkling Klean Services, Inc. 2606 S 156th Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 399-9233 info@sparklingklean.com sparklingklean.com

JR’s Jewelry and Gifts

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT AAA Midwest Laundry Equipment Co. 6304 S 23rd St Omaha, NE 68107 (402) 346-6336 joe@aaamidwestlaundry.com aaamidwestlaundry.com

LAWN MAINTENANCE

TruGreen 10402 Sapp Brothers Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-7591 trugreen.com

LAWYERS The Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, PC, LLO 319 S 17th St #522 Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 933-6858 info@ericchandlerlaw.com ericchandlerlaw.com

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MORTGAGE BROKERS 14225 Dayton Cir #6 Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 614-5999 tomg@fairwaymc.com gfimc.com

NURSING HOMES Life Care Center of Elkhorn 315 Hopper St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-2572 paul_morris@lcca.com

Life Care Center of Omaha 6032 Ville de Sante Dr Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 571-6770 sara_delahoyde@lcca.com lcca.com

OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT All Makes Office Equipment Co. 2558 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 341-2413

9. Work From Home Scam While looking for a job online, you answer an ad that indicates you can make big money working from home. The job may be stuffing envelopes, posting advertisements or shipping packages. The scammers often request an advance fee for their information and materials. No real opportunity exists to make money, but you could end up handling stolen merchandise. By filling out “employment” forms, you are giving the scammer information that might be used to steal your identity.

10. Fake cHeck/ money order Scam This can happen anytime someone pays you for goods or services, even when you are selling something online. You receive a check in the mail that is larger than the amount owed and are asked to deposit the check and wire the difference to the sender.

The check is a fake. When it bounces, you’re out the money.

Source: Council of Better Business Bureaus

info@allmakes.com allmakes.com

PACKING AND CRATING SERVICE Craters & Freighters of Omaha 4227 N 21st St Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 334-5454 easternne@cratersandfreighters.com cratersandfreightersomaha.com

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Accutech Painting and Decorating 4315 Burt St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 510-3130 spmpn4@cox.net accutechpainting.com

Jim Yourkoski Painting 3630 Valley St Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 553-1590 lyourkoski@yahoo.com

PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE & MARKING Clean Sweep Parking Lot Services, Inc. 12218 Roberts Rd LaVista, NE 68128 (402) 593-8708 cleansweepomaha.com

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PATIO, PORCH & DECK ENCLOSURES Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com

PAYROLL SERVICE Payroll Maxx LLC 11248 John Galt Blvd Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 339-9700 info@payrollmax.com payrollmaxx.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICES Envision Pest Control and Wildlife Management Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 502-7800 envisionpest@gmail.com envisionpest.com

Lien Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc. 2903 N 84th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-8884 greg@lienpestcontrol.com lienpestcontrol.com

PET BOARDING - DOGS The Paw Spa Pet Resort 16912 Audrey St Omaha, NE 68136 (402) 516-8888 info@thepawspapetresort.com thepawspapetresort.com

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS The Plumbing Doctor, Inc. 4207 N 162nd Ave Omaha, NE 68116 (402) 880-4656 theplumbingdoctor@cox.net

PORTABLE TOILETS Abe’s Portables 8123 Christensen Ln Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 571-7809 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT– Commercial - Sales & Service Midlands Carrier Transicold 13986 Valley Ridge Dr Omaha, NE 68138 (402) 895-5500 midlandscarrier.com

RENTAL SERVICE STORES AND YARDS Honeyman Rent-All -Contractor’s Equipment 4423 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-6013

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Honeyman Rent-All -Party Equipment

Lastime Roofing

11226 Wright Cir Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 333-2882 donna.hra@gmail.com honeymanrentall.com

8901 Maple St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 330-0911 tom@lastimeroofing.com lastimeroofing.com

RESTAURANTS Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill 501 N 13th St Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 346-9116 info@themattomaha.com themattomaha.com

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Fisher Fixture Co. 8603 G St Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 342-7605 cheri@fisherfixture.com fisherfixture.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS A-1 Home Restoration 4705 N 96th St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 301-7667 a1homerestoration@gmail.com a-1homerestoration.com

A & A Roofing

16707 Q St #2I Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 391-1141 aandaroofingco@gmail.com aandaroofing.com

A & P Construction, Inc. Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 740-0800 abeckstead@apconstruct.com apconstructionomaha.com

Alcove Companies

17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com

Ciaccio Roofing Corporation 4420 Izard St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 293-8707 ciaccioroofing@hotmail.com ciaccioroofing.com

Donaldson Home Exteriors, LLC (712) 309-5580 donaldsonremodeling@gmail.com donaldsonhomeexteriors.com.com

Hawkins Roofing, Co. 6019 M St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 731-6322 dud@hawkinsroofn.com

Jim LaHood Construction, Inc. 802 S 50th Ave Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 553-2924 jim@jlcinc.biz jimlahoodconstruction.com facebook.com/jimlahoodconstruction

McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. 164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com

Mejia Roofing & Contractors 2910 Daniell Cir Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 415-3045 info@mejiaroofing.com mejiaroofing.com

Presidential Roofing, Inc. 20101 Wolfs St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 980-4437 presidentialroofingomaha@gmail.com presidentialroofingomaha.com

Pyramid Roofing 1504 S Saddle Creek Rd Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 502-9300 pyramidroofing@cox.net pyramidroof.com facebook.com/PresidentialRoofing

Takoda Green, Inc. 2905 N 59th St Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 978-3335 jason.starkey13@gmail.com takodagreenroofing.com

Ten Men Roofing 2722 S 87th St Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 720-0002 10.men@live.com tenmenroofing.com

Xcel Roofing 18139 Tammy Trail Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 345-9235 xcelroofinginc@yahoo.com xcelroofingomaha.com

RUBBISH & GARBAGE REMOVAL Abe’s Trash Service, Inc. 8123 Christensen Ln Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 571-4926 shawn@abestrash.com abestrash.com

SALES TRAINING Sandler Training 3828 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 403-4334 michelle.halpenny@sandler.com karlschaphorst.sandler.com

SCHOOLS - MONTESSORI Montessori Educational Centers, Inc. 12344 Pacific St Omaha, NE 69154 (402) 393-1311 omahamontessori.com

SCREEN PRINTING ART F/X Screen Printing & Embroidery 4142 S 144th St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 330-4488 ckrause@artfxscreenprinting.com artfxscreenprinting.com

SEEDING-CONTRACTORS A Purfect Dreamscape, LLC 10630 Bruhn Ave Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 960-4473 spurdy2@cox.net

SIDING CONTRACTORS Albracht Perma-Siding & Window Co. 10723 Mockingbird Dr Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 331-4666 office@permasiding.com permasiding.com

Donaldson Home Exteriors, LLC (712) 309-5580 donaldsonremodeling@gmail.com donaldsonhomeexteriors.com.com

Hawkeye/Nebraska Siding, Window & Door, Inc. 1530 Ave N Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (402) 344-2376 hnsiding@yahoo.com hawkeyenebraska.com

Kimball Siding Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 291-5737 (402) 714-4255 rickkimball@cox.net

McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. 164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com

STABLES American Legacy Complex 7193 County Rd 40 Omaha, NE 68122 (402) 468-4588 dturley@speednet.com amleg.com facebook.com/american-legacy-equine-ridingcomplex-127732637277802

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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To a prowler, trash is cash New forms of identity theft are often difficult to spot and stop.

Prepare to defend yourself

According to the FBI, identity theft — the unauthorized use of another’s identity for financial gain or unlawful purposes — is one of the most common crimes to strike consumers.

More than half of identity theft victims traced the theft to something that was stolen from their possession, such as trash, their wallet or even their mailbox.

ID thieves refer to trash day as “cash day” because it’s the day they can prowl neighborhoods looking for trash that can be used to generate cash.

Thieves rarely need to travel far. In most trash cans, on any street across the country, an identity thief can strike gold.

What most of us carelessly toss away as unwanted junk mail or outdated documents can be like winning the lottery to the trained eye of an identity criminal.

If you don’t need a document, shred it responsibly. BBB can help with Secure Your ID Day.

This new system is designed to obtain quotes, estimates, information or proposals from BBB Accredited Businesses.

To use the system, go to bbbinc.org. » Click on the Request-A-Quote icon on the home page and select the type of business from which you are requesting estimates or proposals. If you want a quote from a specific company, go directly to its Business Review and click on “Request a Quote.” » Complete the form at bbbinc.org and provide contact information. » After reviewing your submission, BBB will send your request to the BBB Accredited Businesses that meet your criteria. If an Accredited Business can provide you with the service or product you need, a company representative will contact you directly, usually in one to three business days.

OnLInE cuStOMER REvIEWS BBB wants you to share your customer experiences working with area businesses.

Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com

SURVEYORS-LAND Boundaryline Surveys 13514 Discovery Dr. Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 334-2032 surveyor@boundarylinesurveys.com boundarylinesurveys.com

TAX RETURN PREPARATION Action Tax & Bookkeeping 2835 N 81st St Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 397-0761 service@actiontax.biz actiontax.biz

TAXICABS Happy Cab Companies kiley cruse/The world-herald

SEcuRE yOuR ID DAy What: Document-shredding event.

Consumers and businesses can bring up to three boxes or bags of documents for shredding.

When: April 16, 8 a.m. to noon Where: Methodist Health System, 85th Street and West Dodge Road Admission: Free

BBB brings 3 new customer tools to the marketplace REquESt-A-quOtE

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To submit a review, go to the company’s BBB Business Review page on bbbinc.org.

On the right side of the company’s review page, under customer reviews, choose “submit a customer review.” You will need to provide the following: » An overview of your experience » Your rating of your experience: positive, neutral or negative » How likely you are to recommend the business to others » Your contact information You will receive an email requesting verification that you submitted a customer review.

Reviews are the opinion of the individuals who post them, not those of BBB.

BBB ScAM tRAckER Use this free online tool to report scams and see where scams are active. Users can see what scams are happening in their area, track a particular type of scam and see how much money has been lost. Click the Scam Tracker icon at bbbinc.org or go to bbb.org/scamtracker.

5440 L St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 292-2222 happycab.com

TIRE DEALERS Marion Tire Pros 5028 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 553-9393 mariontire@aol.com marionstire.com

TOWING – AUTOMOTIVE Neff Towing Service, Inc. 4315 S 50th St Omaha, NE 68117 (402) 733-5500 nefftowing@gmail.com

TRAILER MANUFACTURING / SALES LBT, Inc. 11502 I St Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 333-4900 tcisar@lbt-inc.com lbt-inc.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES & BUREAUS Bellevue Travel 1508 J F Kennedy Dr #101 Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 292-6600 julie@bellevuetravelne.com bellevuetravelne.com

Travel Faire 8719 Shamrock Rd Omaha, NE 68114 (402) 397-6900 manager@travelfaireinc.com travelfaireinc.com

TREE SERVICE Alcove Companies 17330 W Center Rd Suite 110 #302 Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 991-3929 alcovecompanies@gmail.com alcovecompanies.com

Drefs Tree Service, Inc. 1803 Platteview Rd Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 731-3672 katie@drefstreesvc.com drefstreeserviceinc.com

Enfield's Tree Service, Inc. 20560 Park Rd Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-3248 savetrees@att.net enfieldstree.com

Great Plains Tree Care PO Box 540697 Omaha, NE 68154 (402) 541-2831 greatplainstreecare@gmail.com greatplainstreecare.com

Omaha Tree Service, Inc. 3606 Mckinley St Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 573-9573 info@omahatree.com omahatree.com

VETERINARIANS Animal Spay & Neuter Clinic 4970 NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 553-3900 animalspayandneuterclinic.com

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES Omaha Trans-Video, LLC 14925 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 894-0105 omahatransvideo.com

VOCATIONAL Stricklett & Associates Inc. 14710 W Dodge Rd. Suite 201 Omaha, NE (402) 493-8686 stricklett.com

WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS

BDB Waterproofing, Inc. 1714 N 203rd St Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 779-3165 service@bdbwaterproofing.com bdbwaterproofing.com

WEDDING SUPPLIES & SERVICES Omaha Bridal Showcase Boys Town, NE 68010 info@omahabridalshowcase.com omahabridalshowcase.com

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Be careful where you click As the trend toward online shopping increases, hackers continue their efforts to steal from shoppers who don’t take precautions.

Consumers can better protect themselves from identity theft if they take appropriate security measures and become more deliberate about their online actions. Safeguarding personal information is the goal.

Here are 10 must dos. » Constantly update the security software on your devices. To thwart malware, viruses and other online threats, operating systems should always be current with the latest update. » Shred statements and loan or credit card applications that come in the mail, along with insurance forms and utility bills. » Change passwords frequently. Every six months is a good interval. » Make your password secure. Don’t use words from the dictionary. Combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Make it long, strong and unique. Don’t repeat passwords for multiple accounts.

» Never click on links in unsolicited emails, texts or social media posts. The links could lead to malware installations on your device. » Watch out when using public Wi-Fi networks, which are not secure. Reveal personal information only on websites that are fully encrypted. Look for the “https” prefix in its address. » Never reveal personal information to anyone who calls you. Don’t trust the readout on your Caller ID, as it can be faked by scammers. » Carefully read account statements. If you are unsure of even a small charge, question it. » Check your credit report annually. Find a free update at https://annualcreditreport.com/index.action. Don’t use sites that advertise a free report but ask for credit card information. They may sign you up for services you don’t need. » Limit what you share via social media. Scammers are watching.

If you have questions about protecting your cyber security, contact BBB at 402-391-7612, 800-649-6814 or go to bbbinc.org.

BEttER BuSinESS BuREAu A special advertising section of the Omaha World-Herald, produced in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa.

Special section editor Chris Christen, 402-444-1094, chris.christen@owh.com

Project editor Howard K. Marcus, 402-444-1397, howard.marcus@owh.com

WEIGHT CONTROL SERVICES LaVie Center for Health & Weight Loss Ideal Protein Distributor 13304 W Center Rd #201 Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 334-DIET (3438) lavieidealprotein@yahoo.com lavieidealdiet.com

WINDOW COVERINGS All About Blinds 14937 Industrial Rd Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 431-9999 info@blindsomaha.com blindsomaha.com

Section design/ cover illustration Kiley Cruse

Johnson Sash & Door Co. 4302 Hamilton St Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 551-7111 craig@johnsonsashanddoor.com johnsonsashanddoor.com

McKinnis Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Better Business Bureau’s Integrity Awards have become a symbol of a company’s dedication to honesty and integrity toward customers, employees, vendors, shareholders and the community.

The awards promote not only the importance of ethical business practices, but the effort made by organizations to ensure that the marketplace remains fair and honorable.

BBB Foundation annually bestows Integrity Awards on organizations in BBB’s service area whose business practices and related activities exemplify the BBB mission of being a leader in advancing marketplace trust.

The 2015 winning organizations below range in size from five employees to more than 5,000.

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» Make-A-Wish Nebraska » McPherson & Jacobson » Koenig Dunne Divorce Law PC LLO » Early Out Services Inc. » Centris Federal Credit Union » Kiewit Corporation

» Lighthouse » Production Creek Screenprint, Embroidery and Promotions » ArtFX » Woods & Aitken LLP » Firespring

» Heartspring » Davis Moore » Central Plains Health Care Partnership

To nominate a company for a BBB Integrity Award, call 402-898-8526. Nominated companies have displayed outstanding customer service and/or ethical business practices.

Do you want to hire honest businesses?

164 S First St Blair, NE 68008 13315 B St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 426-2644 mail@mckinnisroofing.com mckinnisroofing.com

WIRING/CABLING

Ehly's Interiors

Precision AudioVisual

2312 Bob Boozer Dr Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 330-6557 info@ehlysdecorating.com ehlysinteriors.com

17919 Shirley Cir Omaha, NE 68130 (402) 880-4913 craig@precisionaudiovisual.com precisionaudiovisual.com

WINDOWS-INSTALLATION & SERVICE

Special section advertising magager Dan Matuella, 402-444-1485, dan.matuella@owh.com

Award winners promote marketplace trust

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Advantage Home Improvements

Midwest Woodworkers

8410 K St #11 Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 593-7670 midwestadvantages@msn.com midwestadvantage.com

14605 Wright St Omaha, NE 68144 (402) 330-5444 gerry@midwestwoodworkers.com midwestwoodworkers.com

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