http://wisconsin.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=28&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB Charity Reviews can help donors find accountable charities that will respond to Monday's tornado in Oklahoma and other disasters. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-to-check-charities-out-before-giving-to-tornado-relief-efforts-41987 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/fundraising-firms-take-most-of-money-donated-to-heart-support-of-america-bbb-warns-40227 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT Military Charities: Is it a Sting or the Real Thing? http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/detect-sales-disguised-as-charity-donation-requests-37989 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that donors understand where their money is going before contributing to a children’s charity. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-urges-donors-to-do-their-homework-before-giving-to-kids-charities-33425 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT The BBB urges consumers to take the time to research the charities seeking their money and to understand claims by marketers of products that purport to benefit breast cancer research. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/breast-cancer-awareness-also-means-being-alert-to-scams-pink-product-puffery-bbb-advises-30156 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is warning donors to be wary of The Breast Cancer Society, a charity that uses most of its cash to pay fundraisers’ fees, employee salaries and other administrative costs. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-cancer-patients-get-pennies-of-each-dollar-donated-to-breast-cancer-society-30006 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT Be Sure Disaster Relief Charities are Legit and Equipped to Help http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/donor-alert-giving-to-pacific-tsunami-and-japanese-earthquake-victims-25987 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT More than ever, charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. Wise Giving Alliance advises donors on how to avoid five common mistakes this holiday season. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-donating-to-a-charity-24118 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/you-too-can-donate-like-a-billionaire-21422 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-donating-by-text-message-for-haiti-relief-efforts-14745 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals--14683 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief--14690 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-consumers-to-check-before-buying-pink-ribbon-products-13115 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices http://wisconsin.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721