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01/14/2013

"Bait and Switch" Coupon Scams Promise Savings, Deliver Spam

Searching for coupons online is an easy way to save money. Unfortunately, it's also an easy way to give your name and contact info to scammers.

01/10/2013

Be Brick Smart if You Choose a Brick Home Exterior

When you’re looking to make home improvements, it’s important to balance reliability, cost-effectiveness and attractive design.

09/26/2012

Classified Sites Could be a Breeding Ground for Scams, BBB Warns

In the past 12 months, Better Business Bureau has received close to 200 complaints nationally from consumers who have been scammed in some way after responding to a classified on Craigslist. BBB warns consumers to be cautious when responding to a classified posted on Craigslist, especially a job or home rental posting.

12/06/2011

FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home

The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.

11/29/2010

BBB Credited with Helping FTC: Charges of Deception Filed Against Local Mortgage Relief Company

Homeowners in distress from across the country have contacted BBB | Greater Maryland by the thousands for information on a Halethorpe, Md. business, Residential Relief Foundation.

09/30/2010

Questions About Work-at-Home Offers

Questions about work-at-home offers are some of the most frequently asked questions to the BBB. Consumers want to know whether offers to earn money working at home are real or scams.

08/24/2010

Business Opportunities: If It Doesn't Make Sense, It Won't Make Dollars

If you have a computer and haven’t involved yourself in one of the thousands of money-making programs offered every day on the Internet…What’s WRONG with you?

08/23/2010

Data Direx Jobs offers Data Entry for Loads of Money, Looks Like Every Other Work-at-Home Scheme

Every couple months or so, we come across another work-at-home opportunity that seems to be dubious at best.

08/03/2010

10 Ways to Spot Work at Home Scams

Beware of “jobs” or “business opportunities” that seem to offer high pay for work you can do at home. Often these programs are bogus.

08/02/2010

Scam Artists are Hiring!

While sitting at a traffic light you notice a printed sign advertising work-from-home opportunities with a phone number to call. You jot down the number and make a mental note to follow up.

07/30/2010

Your BBB Warns Consumers of Work at Home Schemes

We’ve all seen or heard the advertisements claiming you can make thousands of dollars from working at home.

07/29/2010

In the News -- Super Bowl Home Rentals

Dan X. McGraw of The 33 News, Dallas, reports that homeowners who are considering using home rental services to rent to Super Bowl visitors should check out the businesses with the BBB and understand the terms and conditions.

06/17/2010

BBB Tips for Selecting a Safe and Sound Alarm System

What to consider when buying a home security system

12/23/2009

BBB Announces Partnership with J.D. Power and Associates

December 21, 2009 – The Better Business Bureau announced a national partnership with J.D. Power and Associates to better assist consumers in their choices for auto dealers, insurance agents, home inspectors, movers and home builders.

12/08/2009

Water Line Insurer Again Targets Customers Who Are Already Insured

A Florida company criticized for trying to sell water line insurance to St. Louis area residents who already were covered earlier this fall says it sent another mass mailing to homeowners in Missouri and Illinois last week, the BBB warns.


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