http://goldengate.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=99&id=dbbd06e9-1614-4524-b5b5-d3cf972d78cc&debug=False&tag=site=99&bbb=1116&firm=81743 10 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 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB of the Southland, the Better Business Bureau that served the greater Los Angeles marketplace, has been expelled from the national organization, has lost its right to use the BBB name and logo, and was cut off from services provided by CBBB, the umbrella organization. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-expels-los-angeles-organization-for-failure-to-meet-standards-40710 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete." http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/how-fake-ftc-emails-are-tricking-business-owners-40776 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/new-merchant-surcharges-on-credit-purchases-40659 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT A travel agency can make the process of booking your spring vacation quick and painless, but choosing the wrong agency can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research before booking their next vacation. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/avoid-getting-stranded-this-spring-break-book-your-vacation-wisely-40492 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT The BBB has 10 tips to help you spot fake coupons online. Extremely high discounts are often a sign of a fraudulent coupon. http://goldengate.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-check-for-warning-signs-of-fake-coupons-online-40366