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11/03/2009

Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.

11/02/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home.

11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/02/2009

Skepticism Healthy to Avoid Swine Flu Scams; BBB Warns of Fraudulent Health Items

BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams.

10/29/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.

10/22/2009

Customers Feel 'Tricked' By Online Lingerie Firm

CupCakeIntimates, a Web-based business with a sweet-sounding name in Creve Coeur, Mo.,is leaving a bitter taste with consumers who complained of non-delivery of costumes and poor customer service.

10/21/2009

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Before Buying Pink Ribbon Products

Many businesses are marketing products to support finding a cure for breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The BBB advises consumers to check donation claims before buying.

10/20/2009

BBB Warns That Wholesale Chinese Websites Fail To Deliver Goods

Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns.

10/15/2009

Phishing Scheme is Back - Using Complaint Email

The BBB is warning companies to beware of emails received which appear to be from the BBB, but could be an attempt to infect computers. Note the date the complaint was supposedly received "September 17/2007." Spelling errors are often a sign of a scam. Should you receive one of these emails, please forward it (and the header) to info@utah.bbb.org.

10/13/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor

10/05/2009

High Price for Vanity Publications

The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500."

10/02/2009

CONSUMER ALERT - Advance Fee Loan “Scam” Uses Fake Grand Rapids Address

Come on people; “advance fee loans” are a long term problem. “NEVER” send money to have to “secure” a loan. How many times do we have to report this before cash strapped consumers will check out all offers at www.bbb.org.

10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

10/01/2009

Post Foods Joins BBB Self Regulation Initiative on Child-Directed Food Advertising

The Council of Better Business Bureaus today announced that Post Foods, LLC has become a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.