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02/25/2013

BBB Advice: Check For Warning Signs Of Fake Coupons Online

The BBB has 10 tips to help you spot fake coupons online. Extremely high discounts are often a sign of a fraudulent coupon.

12/13/2012

BBB’s advice for sending gifts this holiday season

Oakland, CA December 13, 2012 -- Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.

11/19/2012

BBB’s guide to gift card giving

With the holiday season right around the corner, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options for family and friends. Gift cards may seem like a simple solution, but Better Business Bureau is warning that some gift cards could carry high fees making them far from a good deal.

07/31/2012

Email Phishing Scam Hijacks BBB Name, Again!

A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!

07/27/2012

BBB Celebrates 100th Year by Ringing the Closing Bell of NYSE on July 27, 2012

The Council of Better Business Bureaus will have the special privilege of ringing the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell today Friday, July 27, in recognition of the national Better Business Bureau Centennial.

07/26/2012

BBB Advises Parents To Research Child Care Carefully To Assure Safety, Health Of Children

With summer camps ending and school starting soon, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises parents to take plenty of time to find safe, reliable child care that suits their children and schedules.

07/19/2012

Text says You are a Winner… Carol says “NO”

Mobile telephone users are receiving text messages stating they have won a $1,000 Target Gift Card.

04/03/2012

BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses About Phishing Scam

Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves

09/21/2011

Kelley Blue Book Warns of Fraudulent Online Car-Buying Scams Masquerading as kbb.com

Car Buyers and Car Sellers, Beware

08/23/2011

Tips for College-Bound Students to Prevent Identity Theft

College students often have many responsibilities to manage when it comes to school, work and their social lives, which means identity theft and credit ratings often take a back seat to other priorities. However, Better Business Bureau warns that young adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related crimes.

08/16/2011

Better Business Bureau Integrates U.S. and Canadian Operations

Program combines North American operations for more seamless consumer experience, improved cross-border dispute resolution

08/03/2011

FINRA Foundation and USAA Join BBB Military Line to Bring Financial Literacy and Marketplace Support to Military Families

BBB Military Line, a financial literacy and consumer protection initiative for military families, gained a new sustaining partners with the announcement that the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and USAA will provide additional resources to this important program.

06/28/2011

Hotel Scam Could Be Headed Our Way

The BBB serving east Texas has alerted us of a scam that is plaguing local hotels and their guests, and while we haven’t received any local reports, we wanted to apprise you of the situation.

06/20/2011

Gmail Account Phishing Scam

Email, purporting to be from Google Support, claims that the recipient will lose his or her Gmail account if he or she does not reply with the account's username and password and other personal inform

03/25/2011

BBB Warns Consumers To Use Caution When Buying Elizabeth Taylor Memorabilia

In the hours following the death of Elizabeth Taylor, entrepreneurs undoubtedly began looking at ways to honor – and profit from – the passing of another iconic entertainment legend. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that most memorabilia and commemorative items produced and sold in the wake of Ms. Taylor’s passing will decrease in value in the years to come.


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