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09/24/2009

BBB Warns Of Buying Flood Damaged Cars

Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle

07/15/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Through “tweets,” emails and websites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter.

03/06/2009

Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consumers

BBB is warning the public to be extremely wary of companies that offer "free" advice on how to get government grants

12/30/2008

New Years Resolutions from your BBB

The most important New Year's resolution you can make is to contact BBB before responding to any enticing, too-good-to-be-true promotions and before making a major purchasing or investment decision.

08/21/2008

BBB Advice on How to End Unwanted Junk Mail

06/11/2008

Avoiding After Storm Scams

BBB warns storm victims to be leary of home repair companies that promise "too good to be true" deals on repairs.

05/29/2008

Don’t Get Duped When Donating to Myanmar

BBB Wise Giving Alliance warns against fraudulent solicitations for relief aid for victims in Myanmar.

05/21/2008

Phony Tax Refund Check Targets Entrepreneurs

04/11/2008

"I am gorgeous, aren't I?"

02/22/2008

Finding a Reputable Tax Preparer

12/28/2007

Joining a Gym? Complaints to BBB reveal how to get fit while avoiding the pitfalls

Complaints received by Better Business Bureau for fitness clubs have increased more than 90 percent in the last 5 years. And according to a new analysis conducted by BBB, the most common complaints consumers have about fitness clubs focus on two related areas, contract disputes (41.5 percent) and billing issues (31.7 percent). BBB has also seen a rise in complaints about fitness centers that sold memberships, only to go out of business a few weeks later (15.1 percent), leaving disgruntled customers behind trying to recoup their advance payments.

12/28/2007

New Year’s Resolution: Get out of Debt! :BBB offers consumers facing mortgage and credit crunch issues practical advice on managing debt

Nearly 75 percent of Americans envision themselves debt-free, excluding mortgages, at some point in their lives according to a recent survey by LendingTree, but only half said they have a plan for how to get there. If your New Year’s Resolutions include getting out of debt, Better Business Bureau has advice to help you achieve that goal.

12/28/2007

New Year’s Resolution: It’s Time for a New Career! BBB warns career-changers to be careful with online job postings and unsolicited e-mails

If finding a new job or changing careers is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. A 2007 survey by CareerBuilder.com, conducted by Harris Interactive, found that 84 percent of U.S. workers are not in their dream job. Before you give notice, Better Business Bureau has advice for your next career move.

10/16/2007

BBBTips™ on the ABCs of Short-Term Loans

You're tempted to apply for a "quick and easy" loan. Don't act in haste! Opting for speed may prove to be a costly mistake, warns the Better Business Bureau.

10/03/2007

BBB Cautions Sports Fans: Play Smart When Buying Tickets Online

With the college football season underway, the National Football League (NFL) kicking off this week and Major League Baseball (MLB) pennant races and playoffs filling fall calendars, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for fraudulent sellers when shopping for hard-to-get tickets online.