http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=139&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. The Better Business Bureau warns small business owners to be on the lookout for friendly fraud and offers advice on how to protect against this growing online threat. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12318 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12438 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Parents, don't fall for a college entrance test preparation scam, reports Janice Lieberman on The Today Show on NBC, September 4, 2009. The BBB warns the scam targets parents by falsely claiming their high schoolers wanted to order a CD to prepare for SAT and ACT tests. Parents across the country have complained to the BBB that the test prep materials were out of date, and refunds were hard to come by, reports Jeannette Kopko, spokesperson for BBB Dallas. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/test-prep-scam-on-the-today-show-12441 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced that it is releasing a free tool kit of information that will help borrowers, community stakeholders and the banking industry avoid unnecessary foreclosures and stop foreclosure "rescue" scams that promise false hope to consumers at risk of losing their homes. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/fdic-launches-foreclosure-prevention-initiative--12490 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/post-foods-joins-bbb-self-regulation-initiative-on-child-directed-food-advertising-12760 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-12795 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-be-wary-of-bogus-home-rentals-online-12796 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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." http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/high-price-for-vanity-publications-12825 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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 http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-13015 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Hawaii’s BBB is warning about Web sites and tweets exploiting recent natural disasters in Pacific island nations with links to malicious software or “scareware” in the form of fake anti-virus scans. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/pacific-island-storms-create-a-tsunami-of-online-scams-13016 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/phishing-scheme-is-back-using-complaint-email-13013 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12759 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-that-wholesale-chinese-websites-fail-to-deliver-goods-13080 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/customers-feel-tricked-by-online-lingerie-firm-13116 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13154 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-consumers-to-check-before-buying-pink-ribbon-products-13278 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13279 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13281 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/skepticism-healthy-to-avoid-swine-flu-scams-bbb-warns-of-fraudulent-health-items-13317 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Utah is proud to announce the availability of BBB resources from your smart phone or mobile-enabled device. Now whenever you're on the go, you can check any BBB Reliability Report on any business from your iPhone, Blackberry, or other Internet enabled device. http://www.saltlakecity.bbb.org/article/bbb-reliability-reports-available-for-your-mobile-device-13542