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03/05/2012

Storm and Disaster Damage Tips

The Better Business Bureau reminds those who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions.

11/22/2010

BBB's Top 10 Tips For Safe Online Shopping

The BBB offers its top 10 tips for safe online shopping.

06/30/2010

Don’t Get Sucked in By Deceptive Air Duct Cleaners

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to beware of air duct cleaning businesses that employ bait and switch tactics or try to scare the homeowner into thinking they have a serious health-threatening mold problem.

12/03/2009

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

Shopping for consumer electronics online can lead to scam websites when prices sound too good to be true.

08/27/2009

Seniors Considering a “Reverse Mortgage” Should Do Careful Research to Avoid Scams

Mortgage fraud using "reverse mortgages" are growing in number, the FBI reports

08/13/2009

BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters

As unemployment has risen, BBB is warning about three schemes that target job seekers.

07/23/2009

“Jefferson High School:” No Connection To Jefferson County, KY, Thank Goodness!

Jefferson High School Online appears to a diploma mill that offers a high school diploma and transcript for $200 to people who complete a test that it appears anyone can pass with little effort.

07/16/2009

Cancer Funds Raise Millions, Spend Little On Direct Aid

Cancer Fund of America raises millions nationally through telemarketing efforts, but very little of the money appears to help cancer patients or go to the fight against cancer.

07/09/2009

BBB Sees Climbing Interest in New Cars...And Warns About Scammers

BBB sees increasing interest in BBB reports about new car dealers and a few scams that may be taking advantage of uncertainty about a new federal rebate program for trade in of older cars for a new car.

07/02/2009

BBB Urges Used Car Buyers To Watch Out For VIN Cloning

As more families look to purchase used cars, car theives frequently use "cloned" VIN numbers to sell stolen vehicles to unsuspecting buyers.

06/25/2009

Check With the BBB, Because BBB’s Logo In An Ad Doesn’t Always Mean the Business Is BBB Accredited

BBB logo is sometimes used online or in print ads without authorization

06/10/2009

If You Shop Online for a Car, Be Extra Careful!

A person who happens to be abroad and is advertising a car or boat or any other higher price item online may be trying to steal your money.

05/21/2009

Debt Settlement and Debt Negotiation: Buyer Beware, It’s a Jungle Out There.

Consumers seeking help to manage debt negotiation or debt settlement are frequently misled by deceptive businesses.

04/23/2009

This envelope looks official, like it’s from the government. Except it isn’t.

Official looking postcard about proposed Medicare cuts seeks to convince senior citizens to return information that will be used for either sales or lobbying efforts, or both.

04/16/2009

Watch Your Credit Card and Bank Statements for Unexpected Charges

Consumers often sign up inadvertently for a "free trial membership" that promises savings but winds up delivering only surprise charges to the consumer's bank account or credit card statement.