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11/04/2009

BBB Releases Winter 2009 Wise Giving Guide

As many consumers consider making end-of-year donations to their favorite charities, the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Winter 2009 Wise Giving Guide is a ready source of guidance.

11/03/2009

091103c Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.

11/03/2009

091103d BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/02/2009

Skepticism Healthy to Avoid Swine Flu Scams; BBB Warns of Fraudulent Health Items

Hawaii’s BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams.

11/02/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online

This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. The Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. The BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

11/02/2009

BBB 2010 Census Tips for the Public

If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative

10/29/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.

10/14/2009

BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education

Recognizing the need for nationwide grassroots consumer education outreach to prevent identity theft.

10/09/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/06/2009

Online Fake Furniture Company

Surplus-Furniture.com fraudlently uses BBB Accredited Business address.

10/05/2009

Your BBB and Phoenix Strategies Sponsor Conflict Resolution Month Event

Colorado State officials have declared October Conflict Resolution Month. To mark the occasion, a series of presentations will be held. The event is free and open to the public.

09/30/2009

Credit Repair Organizations and the Law

Credit Repair Organizations have attracted considerable attention as a "problem industry." If you know what to look for, you can discern the good from the bad.

09/23/2009

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09/22/2009

Consumers Feel More At Risk for Identity Theft When Making Certain Types of Purchases

A recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 45 percent of all U.S. adults feel at most risk for identity theft when making a purchase with a credit card that requires the card to be taken out of their sight, for example, at a restaurant.

09/15/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

Arlington, VA – September 8, 2009 – A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau. An investigation by BBB shows that iJango – a new self-described multi-level marketing company – is aggressively seeking representatives for a product that has no track record. Consumers are paying hundreds of dollars in upfront fees based on the claim that they can earn money by recruiting others to do the same – a red flag for pyramid schemes.