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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.

05/04/2013

FCC Announces "Bill Shock" Rules for Cell Phones

FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement.

05/04/2013

FCC Announces "Bill Shock" Rules for Cell Phones

FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement.

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.

11/28/2012

BBB Warns Businesses of Local Vanity Award Scam

The BBB warns businesses about a "Best of" vanity award that is targeting companies in Wisconsin.

11/14/2012

BBB tips for safe holiday travels

Every year, holiday travelers take to the skies and ride the rails, but most hit the highways. Your BBB has some tips to help you stay safe on the road this holiday season.

10/24/2012

BBB Names 2012 Torch Award Winners

The Wisconsin BBB recognized three companies as winners of its annual Torch Award for Business Ethics.

10/09/2012

Consumers are Urged to use Extreme Caution when Applying for Loans on the Internet

Consumers wanting to obtain loans of a few hundred dollars or less are urged by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to be extremely cautious when applying for money from companies that offer loans over the Internet.

09/24/2012

Consumers Scanning Ads For Exotic Birds Should Be Alert To Pet Scams, BBB Warns

The BBB is warning bird fanciers to be wary of buying feathered friends from unknown sellers. Pet scammers often ask buyers to wire money, then fail to deliver the animals.

09/11/2012

Celebrities Could Give You a Virus, BBB Warns

Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.

09/05/2012

BBB Announces Statewide Ethics Finalists

The Wisconsin BBB is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 Business Ethics Torch Award, a statewide ethics competition.

08/29/2012

BBB Advises Donors to Give Wisely to Hurricane Isaac Relief Efforts

Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding. While Isaac continues its destructive path, charities may soon begin soliciting for donations to support the relief efforts. With many options available for donors to consider, Better Business Bureau offer tips for donors looking to assist in the relief efforts.

08/02/2012

Door-to-door Selling Complaints Projected to Double Over Last Year

While many door-to-door salespersons are honest, BBB receives complaints from consumers who purchased poor quality items or products that never arrived. BBB warns that deceptive door-to-door sellers are looking to make a quick buck

08/01/2012

Back to School - and Back to the Playing Field

The last few days of summer vacation will soon give way to the back-to-school rush. In addition to the usual cart full of notebooks, papers, pens and crayons, many families will spend a substantial amount of money on athletic equipment, ranging from helmets and pads to cleats and hockey skates.

07/25/2012

Get any Unwanted Robocalls Lately?

While there is currently no foolproof way for consumers to stop these calls except for changing telephone numbers, the Wisconsin BBB has some suggestions to help prevent and stop them.


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