http://easttexas.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=74&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of Hurricane Isaac and other storms threatening coastal regions of the U.S., this season, BBB serving Central California offers the following tips to help donors Americans decide where to direct donations to assist hurricane victims http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-tips-on-hurricane-relief-donations-36699 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of the deadly tornadoes that tore through the southeast, your BBB warns donors to exercise caution when making donations to relief agencies and charities. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/give-carefully-in-wake-of-deadly-tornadoes-26946 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT August 9, 2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - Forty billionaires have pledged to donate a substantial portion of their wealth to charity with the hope of inspiring others to donate to worthy causes as well. While the dollar amount might be less, the BBB National and Local Charity programs encourages everyone to give like a billionaire by researching any charity fully before making a donation. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/you-too-can-donate-like-a-billionaire-21461 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Consumers should be research charities before donating money on behalf of killed or injured police officers or their families, the Consumer Fraud Task Force said. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/task-force-urges-consumers-to-research-fire-police-charities-before-donating-18795 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals--14644 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT January 13, 2010 – Grand Rapids, MI – As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan warns that - as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Katrina in 2005 - fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals-14659 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief--14690 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT Charities will be given leeway in meeting fund raising and program spending ratio standards. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-to-consider-effects-of-recession-in-applying-overhead-ratio-standards-13954 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/bbb-releases-winter-2009-wise-giving-guide-13424 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/091103c-five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13332 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices http://easttexas.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721