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11/16/2009

BBB Reliability Reports Available For Your Mobile Device

The Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California is proud to announce the availability of BBB resources from your smart phone or mobile-enabled device. Now whenever you're on the go, you can check BBB Reliability Reports from your iPhone, Blackberry, or other Internet enabled device.

10/30/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

According to reports received by BBB offices in several states. The scammers accuse the victim of defaulting on a loan and claim they are about to be sued. The victims are then given the chance to prevent this by wiring money or providing bank account information to the debt collector before the matter goes to court. In many cases, victims are subject to dozens of nasty, abusive phone calls in a matter of hours. The con artists claim to be from companies called “First Cash International,” the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," BBB officials say.

10/21/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

10/19/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor

10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

10/05/2009

BBB Tips for Reducing Junk Mail

Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.

10/01/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Be Wary of Bogus Home Rentals Online

Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau.

09/29/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware

09/24/2009

BBB Warns Of Buying Flood Damaged Cars

Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle

09/17/2009

BBB Small Business Advice on Fighting Friendly Fraud

Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge.

09/15/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

Arlington, VA – September 8, 2009 – A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau. An investigation by BBB shows that iJango – a new self-described multi-level marketing company – is aggressively seeking representatives for a product that has no track record. Consumers are paying hundreds of dollars in upfront fees based on the claim that they can earn money by recruiting others to do the same – a red flag for pyramid schemes.

08/27/2009

New Rule Prohibiting Unwanted "Robocalls" to Take Effect on September 1, 2009

Starting September 1, 2009 there is a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that will prohibit unwanted “Robocalls” from telemarketers who want to sell you products at home.

08/07/2009

Don’t Get Scammed When Participating in the Federal Cash for Clunkers Program

In late June President Obama signed into law the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) or Cash for Clunkers program. CARS provides a rebate for consumers who trade in qualifying gas guzzlers for more energy efficient cars. Unfortunately, even before the program began, scammers were attempting to ply their trade and Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance for car shoppers on how to participate in the program and avoid getting scammed.

08/04/2009

Widespread Harassment from Phony Debt Collectors Raises Concerns of Mass Data Breach, Warns BBB

Better Business Bureau is issuing a national alert today about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers nationwide and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately. Claiming to be lawyers, the scammers say they are with the “Financial Accountability Association” or the “Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans” and are equipped with a disconcerting amount of personal information about their potential victims.

07/28/2009

BBB Advises Businesses of Wide Variety of Consumer Arbitration Methods

BBB is advising businesses today that there are many methods of providing arbitration services that can help consumers resolve disputes while allowing businesses to foster relationships with customers.