http://goldengate.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=99&id=dbbd06e9-1614-4524-b5b5-d3cf972d78cc&debug=False&tag=site=99&bbb=1116&firm=79187 10 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Summertime is prime time for giving your home a fresh coat of paint. The question is: Do you do it yourself or hire a contractor? http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/summer-time-is-painting-time-bbb-offers-tips-to-ensure-job-is-done-right-42393 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT There are a few things more annoying than junk mail, spam and unsolicited calls and texts messages. Not only are these unwanted communications an annoyance, but they can potentially lead to identity theft. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/cut-down-on-junk-mail-and-spam-42259 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Before you finalize your vacation plans, be sure you have given careful thought to whether you need to purchase travel insurance. There are circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/is-travel-insurance-right-for-you-42256 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/6-tips-to-protect-yourself-when-a-stranger-comes-knocking-42194 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers tips on disaster giving http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-urges-donor-caution-after-tornadoes-42018 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/knock-knock-close-the-door-on-high-pressure-sales-tactics-41976 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41841 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT IC3 warns consumers about a phishing scam targeting telecommunication companies' customers. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/alert-about-a-phishing-attack-on-telecommunication-customers-41787 Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property? http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/how-to-claim-your-unclaimed-property-41683 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-about-moving-scams-still-a-problem-for-many--41642 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB tips for prom and graduation preparations http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/dont-let-your-childs-senior-celebrations-leave-you-with-bad-memories-41562 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT For Immediate Release– April 18, 2013 – Within hours of the Boston Marathon bombing, dozens of websites were registered with domain names referencing the tragedy, including bostonmarathondonations.com, bostonmarathonvictimfund.com and bostonmarathonattack.com. A fake Boston Marathon twitter account claiming to donate $1 for every retweet was also reported. BBB cautions donors about potential red flags concerning tragedy-related philanthropy. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41411 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Buying on the secondary market can be useful for non-season ticket holders, occasional fans, or those making a last-minute decision to head to the ball park. But how do you know if the tickets are real? http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/take-me-out-to-the-ballgameand-dont-get-taken-41176 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT April is Financial Literacy Month and BBB will be sharing various ways in which you can become financially literate. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/april-is-financial-literacy-month-41118 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/a-bad-credit-score-is-no-april-fools-day-joke-41073