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MICHAEL KILAYKO
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IAN D. MERRIT
Why I don't trust the Better Business Bureau
While companies in trouble with the government – and even some flat-out scams – manage to get A ratings from the Better Business Bureau, other businesses claim they are getting unfairly branded with low ratings that they say harm their reputation for years, a CNNMoney investigation has found.

Here's how the BBB's rating game has played out for four business owners.