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06/17/2013

BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and GuideStar Join Forces to Dispel the Charity “Overhead Myth”

In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance – penned an open letter to the donors of America denouncing the “overhead ratio” as the sole measure of nonprofit performance.

06/13/2013

Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Western Union and Better Business Bureau Promote Fraud Awareness on U.N. Observance

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

06/12/2013

In the News -- Don't Be Scammed by a Bad Moving Company

This is the time of year when a lot of people move. Be sure to check out the moving company, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas tells Doug Magditch of CW33-TV in Dallas - Fort Worth.

06/11/2013

Get Dad something rad this Father’s Day!

BBB asks consumers to consider the potential risks of certain gifts

05/28/2013

Unexpected Fees Can Add To Cost Of Vacations, BBB Warns

The BBB advises consumers to ask about "resort fees" and other unexpected fees that can drive up the cost of vacations.

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)

05/08/2013

A mother lode of scams

Loving sons and daughters looking for thoughtful ways to show affection for moms this year should think twice before opening up hearts and wallets.

04/29/2013

Pyramid or Legit Business?

Many people have found success in direct selling for companies which use a multi-level compensation plan. Unfortunately, not all opportunities are legitimate, and it’s easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm and big promises of a pyramid scheme posing as a trustworthy company. So how do you tell the difference? BBB provides consumers with information to help determine whether or not a company is legitimate.

04/29/2013

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

BBB tips for prom and graduation preparations

04/18/2013

Cinco consejos importantes para la banca móvil

En nuestro mundo con tanta experiencia en la tecnología, todo es fácilmente accesible y conveniente...incluso la banca.

04/18/2013

¿Lo están fastidiando los insectos? Asegúrese de que un profesional maneje su control de plagas

Abril es el Mes nacional del control de plagas, según la Asociación Nacional de Control de Plagas (NPMA).

04/18/2013

Día de Protección de la identidad: haga trizas los papeles que ya no necesita

El robo de identidad es un enorme problema, pero hay varios pasos que puede dar para proteger su información personal.


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