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05/09/2012

BBB Warns Consumers of HCG Weight-Loss Products

BBB is warning consumers about HCG Xtreme weight loss drugs. HCG is not approved by the (FDA) for weight loss and can pose serious health risks.

05/07/2012

CFBAI Highlights Significant Progress in Child-Directed Food and Beverage Advertising

Products advertised to children are now lower in calories, sugars, sodium and fats; that was the some of the progress under self-regulation reported at CDC’s Weight of the Nation conference today by Elaine Kolish, Director of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) and Vice President at the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

05/03/2012

New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses

Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.

04/20/2012

Research “Green” Claims Before Spending All Your Green

Nowadays, it is hard for consumers to go shopping without being bombarded with products advertised as “environmentally safe,” “degradable” and “ozone friendly,” but how does a consumer have confidence in a product or service advertising itself as “green?”

04/03/2012

BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses About Phishing Scam

Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves

03/29/2012

It's Not Us! Don't Be Deceived by Fake BBB Emails

They're at it again! Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country and right here in Texas.

03/16/2012

Watch out for Tricky Leprechauns and Imposters this St. Patrick’s Day

With most holidays, sporting events and disasters, scammers use these opportunities to target consumers and lure them into their schemes. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be suspicious of sweepstakes winnings claims.

03/12/2012

Callers Claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support are Really Scammers Attempting to Gain Control of Your Computer

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.

03/08/2012

Attorney General Brings Action Against AGT American Silver and Gold

The Texas Attorney General froze the assets of AGT American Silver and Gold March 1, and issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of the Austin-area company, which sells gold and silver bullion and coins.

03/05/2012

Beware of Gas Saving Gimmicks and Aftermarket Devices

Gasoline prices are climbing throughout the US and expected to soon top $5.00 per gallon in some parts of the country. BBB warns consumers to be wary of gas-saving claims.

02/23/2012

BBB Welcomes White House Recognition of Self-Regulation in Protecting Consumer Online Privacy

The Obama Administration recognized the importance of industry self-regulation in providing consumers with privacy protections. CBBB's Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program has been at the center of such self-regulatory efforts.

01/17/2012

BBB Reminds Consumers of Their Free Annual Credit Report

Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.

12/20/2011

BBB Warns Daily Deal Shoppers about Complaints on SaveMore.com

BBB warns daily deal shoppers that SaveMore.com in Dallas, 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.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/13/2011

Five Years of Industry Self-Regulation Results in Remarkable Changes in Food Advertising to Kids, Says BBB

Five years ago, leading food and beverage companies made a major commitment to be a part of the solution to childhood obesity by agreeing to limit what foods they advertise to children under the age of 12.


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