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11/16/2009

BlueHippo Faces Contempt for Ongoing Computer Financing Scam

FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems.

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.

10/09/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

10/05/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Be Wary of Bogus Home Rentals Online

Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau.

09/25/2009

BBB Alert- Beware of Bargains at Liquidation Sale

BBB warns consumers of "stuffing" practices at a local home furnishing store's "going out of business" sale.

09/18/2009

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU HONORS LINCOLN’S 2009 INTEGRITY AWARD WINNERS

Four Lincoln Companies Recognized for Business Ethics

09/04/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

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.

05/13/2008

New BBB Brand, Same Core Values: The BBB Bulletin

Read the new BBB Bulletin online

04/28/2008

Three Students Win BBB Student of Integrity Awards

The BBB Foundation has awarded three students with the 2008 BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarships.

03/31/2008

The BBB Integrity Awards Honor Ethical Business Practices

The BBB is now accepting applications for the 2008 BBB Integrity Awards. Apply today.

03/06/2008

BBB Approves ConAgra Foods’ Pledge to Modify Child-Directed Advertising:Future advertising directed to children under 12 will focus on products meeting new nutrition criteria

The Council of Better Business Bureaus has announced its approval of ConAgra Foods’ advertising pledge to focus its advertising to children under 12 years old on better-for-you foods.

02/22/2008

Problematic Yellow Pages Company Targets Churches and Small Businesses

01/08/2008

BBB Warns Consumers of Weight-Loss Schemes that Only Make Your Wallet Lighter

11/15/2007

Tree Trimming Scam Targets Seniors

Tree trimming scam targets seniors in Omaha, Lincoln and Beatrice, Nebraska.