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06/07/2013

Get the skinny before purchasing exercise equipment

BBB advice on buying exercise equipment

06/03/2013

6 Tips to Protect Yourself When a Stranger Comes Knocking

Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.

05/21/2013

BBB Advises Donors To Check Charities Out Before Giving To Tornado Relief Efforts

BBB Charity Reviews can help donors find accountable charities that will respond to Monday's tornado in Oklahoma and other disasters.

05/06/2013

Shopping Online For Mother's Day? Beware of Phishing Scams Disguised As Gift Sources

The BBB is advising consumers to beware of phishing emails disguised as sources of cut-rate gifts for Mother's Day

04/11/2013

Domain Names Hijacked

Do you know that hijacking or sniping domain names is becoming a business and you need to take precautions?

04/01/2013

BBB Cautions Consumers About Unsafe Internet Browsers

Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.

03/13/2013

Identity Theft of the Deceased

It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen.

02/18/2013

Avoid getting stranded this spring break; Book your vacation wisely

A travel agency can make the process of booking your spring vacation quick and painless, but choosing the wrong agency can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare.

02/14/2013

Fundraising Firms Take Most Of Money Donated To Heart Support Of America, BBB Warns

The BBB is warning donors that about 90 percent of donations to Heart Support of America Inc. is going to fundraising firms and less than 3 percent to benefit patients, their families or charity.

02/11/2013

BBB advice for making your love bloom this Valentine's Day

Behind candy, flowers are the second most popular gift to give on Valentine’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 36.6 percent of consumers will give flowers to their loved ones on Thursday, with total spending expected to top $1.9 billion.

02/07/2013

Credit Card Transaction Surcharge

You have probably heard the news. Retailers can charge up to four percent extra when you buy something with a credit card.

12/27/2012

Resolve To Be A Smarter Consumer With BBB's 10 Suggested Resolutions

The BBB has 10 suggested New Year's Resolutions to help you have a safe, scam-free 2013.

12/19/2012

For Happy Holiday Returns, BBB Advises Shoppers To Check Return Policies, Keep Receipts

To minimize the hassle of post-holiday returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises shoppers to ask about retailers’ return policies before making a purchase.

12/13/2012

BBB’s advice for sending gifts this holiday season

Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.

12/12/2012

'Santa fraud' could be coming to town

While the holiday season can bring out the best in people, it can also bring out those pesky Grinches looking to taking advantage of our festive spirit. Better Business Bureau is warning of the following five most common holiday scams that could ruin your holiday cheer if you’re not careful:


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