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07/27/2012
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.
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01/11/2012
Consumers have reported that they have been contacted by individuals using the telephone number 202-506-8939 claiming that the Consumer owes money on an unpaid payday loan debt. During the telephone calls, the individuals have identified themselves as representatives of the “U.S. Department of Justice.” The Consumers have stated to DFI that they have been threatened in a variety of ways; including threats of jail-time, insulting and rude language and other actions that do not comply with federal requirements for third-party debt collection agents.
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11/30/2011
Microsoft Xbox Live members are the newest group being targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack. Better Business Bureau serving Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California urges gamers to exercise caution when "leveling up" to new unsolicited emails.
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04/28/2011
Computer and gaming giant Microsoft has released an Xbox Live service alert warning users who play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to beware of phishing scams.
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10/05/2010
BBB continues to receive flood of complaints over deceptively expensive “free” trials
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06/10/2010
Consumers horrified by pictures from the disastrous BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should check out charities with the Better Business Bureau before donating money or time.
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02/17/2010
Credit card holders can circle February 22nd on their calendar as the day when new consumer protections laid out in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 kick in. Your BBB explains what these new consumer protections mean to cardholders across the U.S.
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01/04/2010
The Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009. Not surprisingly, many scams sought to take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic circumstances - such as the unemployed.
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05/01/2003
As a businessperson, you may want to contribute to law enforcement or public safety groups in your community or buy advertising in publications that seem to be sponsored by nonprofit organizations. While you give back to the community that supports your business, be sure to apply the same savvy you use to make your business decisions when you consider your response to a fund-raising appeal.
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05/01/2003
If your nonprofit organization is planning a fund-raising campaign, you may be considering hiring a professional to do the work. Professional fund-raisers conduct campaigns for a fee; often, it's a percentage of the money they collect.
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01/01/2002
Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.
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03/01/2000
Could your organization be a victim of an office supply scam? If you don’t have adequate purchasing controls, probably so. Businesses, churches, and fraternal and charitable organizations are being bilked out of millions of dollars by bogus office supply firms. You can protect yourself by learning to recognize the scams and understanding your rights.
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