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01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

01/20/2012

SCAM ALERT- email not from BBB Do Not Click on links!

The BBB is warning consumers and businesses about the proliferation of fake emails claiming to be from the BBB.

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

01/04/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Lose Weight not Money

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds by joining a gym, Better Business Bureau recommends asking ten questions before signing on the dotted line.

01/04/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Avoid Holiday Debt by Starting a Christmas Club Today

Now is the time to plan ahead so the 2012 holidays are not overshadowed by looming debt. Starting a Christmas Club account might be the perfect way to get your finances off to the right start this new year.

01/03/2012

Set up a Disaster Plan for Your Business and Employees

Better Business Bureau advises business owners to develop a plan of action should their business face a disaster.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/01/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe when Boarding this Holiday Season

When you can’t take your pet with you, finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. The Better Business Bureau created a checklist to help owners choose a reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/23/2011

Phishing Scam Using the BBB Name

Businesses across the country have been receiving a spam email purporting to be from the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) regarding a complaint and referencing a complaint ID#.

11/22/2011

Keep Your Holiday Budget on Track

Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year

11/09/2011

BBB Issues Warning About Veterans’ Day Scams

“Most cynical scams” take advantage of those who serve and those who support them

11/02/2011

Latest Sweepstakes Scam Pretends It’s BBB Calling

Better Business Bureau is cautioning businesses and consumers about a website and phone calls that are purporting to be from BBB about sweepstakes’ winnings. This is a scam – BBB is not conducting a sweepstake.

11/02/2011

How to Select a Merchant Processing Service for Your Business

Choosing a merchant processor is a very important decision and can be vital to the overall success of your business. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to do their homework before making a selection.


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