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02/03/2010

Elderly Couple Loses $19K in Telephone Scam

The Better Business Bureau is warning seniors about a common telephone scam, after an elderly Wisconsin couple lost more than $19,000 to a scammer who they thought was their distressed grandson.

01/28/2010

Need Olympic tickets? Last minute shoppers beware of fraud

If you are thinking of coming to Vancouver-Whistler for the upcoming Games make sure you use caution when buying tickets from non-official sources.

01/15/2010

Government Careers Inc. Sued by Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, Federal Trade Commission

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AG) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a lawsuit against Government Careers Inc. (GCI); a Tucson company that Better Business Bureau has received 50 complaints against since June, 2009.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.

01/13/2010

Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief

View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

01/11/2010

Phony BBB E-mail Spreads Fiction about 2010 Census; Get the Facts

An e-mail which falsely claims to be from the Better Business Bureau about the upcoming 2010 Census is inaccurate and BBB is advising consumers to get the facts.

01/06/2010

BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the list.

01/04/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Five Tips for Ensuring Social Media Success in 2010

One New Year’s resolution that many small business owners are making is to increase their use of social media to promote their business online through sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

12/23/2009

BBB Announces Partnership with J.D. Power and Associates

Pittsburgh, PA December 21, 2009 – The Better Business Bureau announced a national partnership with J.D. Power and Associates to better assist consumers in their choices for auto dealers, insurance agents, home inspectors, movers and home builders.

12/21/2009

Peel, Inc. Receives More than 2,200 Complaints

Peel Inc., an internet distribution company has received more than 2,200 Better Business Bureau (BBB) complaints in the past year from 49 states, including many from Utah consumers. These numerous complaints have earned the company an F rating from the BBB.

12/17/2009

Visa, FTC and BBB Partner to Educate Consumers about Online Scams

According to a Visa survey, 29 percent of American consumers have fallen victim to deceptive marketing when unscrupulous e-commerce merchants require them to cancel or opt-out of a recurring charge for future products or services.

12/07/2009

Office Supply Firm SVT Continues To Mislead, Overcharge Customers, Businesses Say

Eight months after the Better Business Bureau first warned consumers about SVT, Inc., of Columbia, Mo., the BBB says the company appears to be continuing to deceive businesses across the nation.

12/07/2009

Top Ten Complaint Categories for Utah in 2009

The Better Business Bureau of Utah (BBB) received more than 16,000 complaints this year. We’ve able to resolve 79% of these complaints, with the help of the companies in question. Below is a list of the top ten complaint categories for 2009, to help customers become more savvy when they spend their hard earned money.

12/02/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.