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05/21/2013

Help for Oklahoma

Unfortunately, in the wake of past disasters like Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, BBB and the FBI have seen organizations and web sites spring up overnight, allegedly to help victims and relief efforts

05/20/2013

Knock! Knock! Close the door on high pressure sales tactics

BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

04/29/2013

Don’t let your child’s senior celebrations leave you with bad memories

BBB tips for prom and graduation preparations

04/01/2013

Door-to-door Asphalt Pavers Soliciting Local Homeowners

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to beware of a scam involving door-to-door salesmen offering low-cost quotes on asphalt paving. Over the past several days, the BBB has received calls from local consumers who were approached by salesmen offering to pave driveways for very low costs, claiming to use asphalt "left over" from a larger paving job.

04/01/2013

BBB Breaks Records for Consumer Services - Infographic

Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year in 2012 and set new records in many categories of service as seen in this infographic.

03/26/2013

Consumers Moved to File Complaints about ChangeMyAddress.

For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Planning to move? You may go searching online for a convenient way to notify the Postal Service of your address change and make arrangements for mail forwarding. If you do, Better Business Bureau wants to be sure the website really belongs to the Postal Service.

03/14/2013

In its 100th year, BBB breaks records for consumer services

Consumer inquiries up 20 percent, instances of service top 180 million

03/06/2013

How to find a trustworthy contractor

Visit bbb.org for consumer protection tips and releases

12/13/2012

BBB’s advice for sending gifts this holiday season

Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.

12/05/2012

Toy safety: Important information for Santa’s helpers

Back in the day, lawn darts were the height of toy fashion. Now, parents gasp at the idea of giving their children a flying projectile with a sharp metal point. Safety has become paramount to both toy manufacturers and law makers.

11/21/2012

Don’t be left in the dark on Black Friday!

Black Friday is considered one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Millions of shoppers, having researched for weeks, visit their favorite retailers and wait in line for hours to score big and save money on their holiday wish list items.

10/29/2012

BBB Warns About “Storm Chasers” Following Hurricane

Unscrupulous scammers often prey on distraught homeowners after natural disasters

10/23/2012

Under Self Regulation Cereals Advertised to Children Are Less Sugary

BBB’s Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative “Cereals Snapshot” Shows Participants’ Pledges Are Working


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