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03/08/2010

Complaints to Better Business Bureau Up Nearly 10 percent in 2009

According to an annual report released today by BBB, consumer complaints increased 9.7 percent in 2009. Cell phone, cable/satellite TV and banking industries top the list for most complaints filed.

03/02/2010

Top Five Reasons to Fill Out the 2010 Census Form

Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to take a few minutes to fill out the census form when it arrives in the mail in March. Here are our top reasons why you should participate.

02/16/2010

New Credit Card Regulations Kick in Next Monday

BBB explains what credit card reform means to you

02/04/2010

Toyota and Honda Recall Information

The following Toyota and Honda recall information was provided by www.Toyota.com/recall and http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5376.

02/01/2010

New Lottery Scam Fraudulently Claims to Be From Better Business Bureau

BBB warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery.

02/01/2010

Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer

BBB encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.

02/01/2010

New Credit Card Regulations Kick In; BBB explains what it means to you

Credit card holders can circle February 22 on their calendar as the day when new consumer protections laid out in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 kick in.

02/01/2010

Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe on Social Networks

Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of nefarious purposes.

02/01/2010

BBB Small Business Tips: Five Steps for Protecting Your Business When Banking Online

Online banking has made it easier and more convenient to manage business finances, but it also provides an opportunity for hackers to gain access to business accounts.

01/28/2010

BBB Warns Senior Citizens About Sweepstakes Linked To Merchandise Offers

The BBB is warning senior citizens and other consumers to be wary of sweepstakes and other contests that link the chances of winning to the purchase of merchandise.

01/28/2010

BEWARE OF TWO TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS

If you’ve received a text message allegedly from your bank telling you there is a problem with your account, contact your bank immediately. Do not follow the instructions in the text message.

01/26/2010

Lincoln Consumer Loses Thousands to Florida Listing Company

Some timeshare owners are interested in selling their timeshares so they can recoup their investment and stop paying maintenance fees. These owners may turn to timeshare resale businesses. "But according to customer complaints, some timeshare resale businesses are making promises they can’t fulfill," said BBB President Jim Hegarty.

01/21/2010

BBB Initiative Arms Small Businesses with Tools to Protect Business and Customer Data

BBB’s "Data Security—Made Simpler" provides free, easy-to-understand guidance and turn-key resources to help small business owners prevent a data breach.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

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.