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11/12/2012

BBB's 6 Tips For Safe Mobile Banking

With mobile banking one of the fastest-growing trends in the financial services sector, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to take precautions to keep their money safe.

03/29/2012

Malicious Complaint Email claiming it’s from BBB

Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from BBB about a complaint concerning an “unauthorized transaction.”

01/12/2012

‘Reliable’ Repair Man Proves Unreliable

Dyan Blomberg was juggling the time and expense of a new baby when her washing machine stopped working. It was a quality machine, and she was not prepared to simply throw it out and buy a new one. She also could not wait weeks for a repair. She saw an ad on Craigslist for Reliable Appliance Repair Crew, and did some quick research online.

10/03/2011

BBB Advises Business Owners to Secure Their Online Banking

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.

05/16/2011

BBB and Capital One Partnership Offers Businesses Free Advice Online

BBB and Capital One Managing Credit – Made Simpler partnership helps small business owners manage credit wisely

08/24/2010

BBB Warns Consumers to Watch for Mystery Charges from iEarn, LLC

Mystery charges from iEarn, LLC, Coppell, TX, are turning up on credit card and bank accounts across the U.S., according to complaints to BBB. Now the business is operating as Success Funding Now.

07/22/2010

New Overdraft Rules for Debit and ATM Cards

On July 1st, new rules went into effect concerning overdrafts on debit or ATM cards. The change gives consumers the ability to choose what happens when you make a charge and don’t have enough money in the account.

12/01/2006

FTC - Electronic Banking

For many consumers, electronic banking means 24-hour access to cash through an automated teller machine (ATM) or Direct Deposit of paychecks into checking or savings accounts. But electronic banking now involves many different types of transactions.

11/01/2006

FTC - Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged.

12/01/2005

FTC - Knee Deep in Debt

Having trouble paying your bills? Getting dunning notices from creditors? Are your accounts being turned over to debt collectors? Are you worried about losing your home or your car?

12/01/2005

FTC - ‘File Segregation’: New ID Is a Bad IDea

If you have filed for bankruptcy, you may be the target of a credit repair scheme called “file segregation.” In this scheme, you are promised a chance to hide unfavorable credit information by establishing a new credit identity. That may sound perfect, especially if you’re afraid that you won’t get any credit as long as bankruptcy appears on your credit record.


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