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03/25/2013

Growing Number of Americans Being Bilked out of Retirement Money by Jamaican Lottery Scams

Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.

05/17/2012

In the News -- Complaints on Computer Deals from Tronix Country

Customers who purchased computers online from Tronix Country are complaining to BBB about non-delivery and other problems, reports Chris Hansen on Dateline NBC.

03/08/2012

Attorney General Brings Action Against AGT American Silver and Gold

The Texas Attorney General froze the assets of AGT American Silver and Gold March 1, and issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of the Austin-area company, which sells gold and silver bullion and coins.

01/17/2012

BBB Reminds Consumers of Their Free Annual Credit Report

Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.

08/30/2011

ID Dept of Finance Warns: Mortgage Modification Scam via Freedom Companies Lending aka Freedom Financial Mortgage

Targeting Spanish speaking Idaho homeowners with false promises of a government-guaranteed mortgage loan modification for a large upfront fee

04/05/2011

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for E-Cigarettes

BBB is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for e-cigarettes. Over the past year, BBB received hundreds of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing often hundreds of dollars in recurring charges.

03/30/2011

Direct E-Cig 'Free' Offer For Smokeless Cigarettes Turned Into A Real Drag, Consumers Tell BBB

Consumers who tried to take advantage of 'free' Internet offers for smokeless cigarettes from Direct E-Cig say they were burned by unexpected charges that totaled $100 or more, the BBB warns.

02/01/2011

Airlines Offer Free Facebook Access

Starting today, passengers on seven major airlines will be able to access Facebook for free all month.

12/10/2010

When Is “Free” Really Free? The Importance of Self-Regulation in Advertising

When a retailer advertises something is “free”, is it really free?

12/02/2010

BBB Calls World Reserve Monetary Exchange Ads Offering Free $2 Bills Misleading

Consumers hoping to cash in on an advertised offer of “absolutely free” $2 bills may end up frustrated and disappointed, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

11/29/2010

How to Receive Your FREE Credit Report Once A Year

Every consumer is entitled to one FREE credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus - Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.

06/17/2010

Freebie Alert: Free Bowl of Noodles from Noodles and Company

Noodles and Company is holding a promotion June 18 - 20 where it will be giving out a free bowl of noodles, soup or salad to dads as a way of celebrating Father's Day.

06/15/2010

Free Wi-Fi Coming to a Starbucks Near You

Starbucks announced yesterday that they will offer free Wi-Fi access to customers starting July 1.

03/11/2010

"Free" Credit Reports Not Free

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.


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