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Complaint
Number 348981 Status Closed
Date 9/11/2009 Assignee LaBelle, Ian F
Location Bellingham - Consumer Protection Division Actual Savings $0.00
NAICS 812199-Dating Clubs and Personal Services Amount Disputed $1,000.00
Estimated Savings $0.00

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Name Phone Day Phone Evening Email
(OOD9%RQGDU (425) 260-4915 ellab21@hotmail.com
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Code Practice
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Activities
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