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11/02/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

11/02/2009

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

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

BBB Tips for Boosting Office Morale

Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.

11/02/2009

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

Hawaii’s 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.

10/27/2009

Want to buy Packers-Vikings tickets? Buyer Beware, Warns Wisconsin BBB

The Wisconsin BBB warns consumers who want to purchase Packers-Vikings tickets, but don't want to be scammed.

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.

10/14/2009

Four Companies Win Wisconsin BBB's Torch Award for Business Ethics

The Wisconsin BBB is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Business Ethics Torch Award competition.

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

09/10/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

The BBB issues this warning about an internet company, iJango, a new business that alleges you can make money by multi-level marketing the Internet.

08/27/2009

BBB Alert! Brimley Financial Group is an advanced fee loan scam

The BBB is warning consumers to be wary of an online loan company, Brimley Financial Group, an advanced fee loan scam that illegally requires consumers to wire fees upfront.

08/21/2009

College Students: Top 8 Scams to Avoid

The Wisconsin BBB is warning students about the top scams that affect them, and how to avoid them.

08/20/2009

Calls to BBB Flood in on Two New Auto Auction Websites

BBB warning on latest scam - websites that claim to offer reposessed cars at bargain prices and ask consumers to wire money in advance.