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11/21/2012

Cyber Monday: Counterfeit Sites and Sales

12/20/2011

BBB Warns Daily Deal Shoppers about Complaints on SaveMore.com

BBB warns daily deal shoppers that SaveMore.com in Addison, TX, has been the subject of 227 complaints concerning non-receipt of vouchers; non-delivery of products such as cell phone covers, water bottles, and watches; and gift card vouchers that don’t work.

05/03/2010

BBB Advice for Getting Deals on Collective Buying Sites

Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies and collective buying Web sites are becoming an extremely popular option to save on goods and services from local businesses. Before signing up for the next big deal, Better Business Bureau recommends researching all businesses involved and reading the fine print thoroughly.

02/09/2010

BBB Complaints Focus on Websites Tied to Couple in Cairo, Ill.

Consumers who used three Web-based businesses based in Southern Illinois have complained to the BBB about orders that were never fulfilled and their inability to contact the companies.

12/18/2009

More than 1,300 Consumers Complain to BBB about Peel, Inc.

The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers about a Chicago-area company, Peel, Inc., which has racked up 1,360 complaints - 74 from Wisconsinites.

11/30/2009

Shopping Online This Season? It's Quicker and Easier, but Be Careful!

The Wisconsin BBB offers this advice for consumers who shop online this holiday season.

11/19/2009

Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays

Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.

11/19/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

05/01/2000

FTC - Dot Com Disclosures

Although the number of companies advertising online—and the number of consumers shopping online—are soaring, fraud and deception may dampen consumer confidence in the e-marketplace. But cyberspace is not without boundaries, and fraud and deception are unlawful no matter what the medium. The FTC has enforced and will continue enforcing its consumer protection laws online to ensure that products and services are described truthfully in online ads and that consumers get what they pay for. These activities benefit consumers as well as sellers, who expect and deserve a fair marketplace.


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