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01/14/2013

10 Ways to Fight Back Your $1,000 Payroll Tax Hike

Feel like your paycheck is getting smaller? You’re not imagining it.

07/19/2012

Theft Charges Filed Against Willis E. Fleming Jr. In G.O. Incorporated Charity Scheme, BBB Says

St. Louis County authorities have filed theft charges against Willis E. Fleming Jr. in connection with a bogus charity scheme, G.O. Incorporated. The BBB alerted the public to the scam Dec. 5, 2012.

07/05/2012

BBB Alert: Collectors Hound Hollywood Video Customers For Bogus Late Fees

Former customers of Hollywood Video tell the BBB that they have been contacted by debt collectors claiming they still owe the defunct business for overdue rentals.

01/10/2011

CBC News - Experts see risks in buying meds online

CBC News: Police and pharmacists are warning about the dangers of shopping for so-called lifestyle drugs online. They say the "brand-name" erectile dysfunction product you buy online, for instance,

11/04/2010

More Consumers Are Checking with the Better Business Bureau Before Making a Purchase

We are finding that the number of people, who are checking with us first, before they part with their hard-earned money, is sharply on the rise.

11/04/2010

DOD Launches Careers Website for Young People

The Department of Defense’s Joint Advertising Market Research and Studies (JAMRS) program recently announced the launch of a new website, www.myfuture.com, aimed to educate America’s youth on the college, trade school, and military opportunities they have for their future.

10/04/2010

Five Ways to Fight Back Against Phone Bill Cramming

Sneaky little charges are making their way onto telephone bills and can go unnoticed for months. Victims of so-called “cramming” often face a tough battle to stop being billed every month and start getting their money back. In order to fight cramming, the Better Business Bureau recommends keeping a close eye on every bill and being extremely cautious when giving out personal information such as phone numbers.

08/18/2010

CARU Public Service Announcement Asks Parents: "Do You Really Know Where Your Children Are on the Internet?"

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of CBBB, Inc., recently launched its first public service announcements, cautioning parents to be alert to their children’s activities on the Internet.

07/12/2010

Google's New Program Lets Anyone Create Mobile Apps

Consumers who have Android-powered smartphones now have the ability to create their own applications thanks to Google.

07/12/2010

BBB Military Line Director Talks About Rise of Military-Targeted Scams

Read what BBB Military Line Director Holly Petraeus has to say about the rise of military-focused scams.

07/09/2010

Dress like a Cow, Get Free Chicken

Did you know that it was Cow Appreciation Day today? To celebrate, Chick-fil-A is giving away free Chick-fil-A meals today if you come in fully dressed like a cow.

05/26/2010

Illinois Man Lost $10,000 In eBay-Related Scam; BBB Urges Caution

Three months ago a man from Glen Carbon, Ill. lost nearly $10,000 in an Internet scam. Now he is warning others to be extremely cautious when buying on eBay, a popular auction site.

12/04/2009

Better Business Bureau Goes Mobile: m.bbb.org

Consumers can now instantly access Better Business Bureau’s Reliability Report database through smart phones and other mobile devices, and an easy-to-remember Web URL (address): m.bbb.org.

11/24/2009

Omaha Company Retrieves $50,000 Lost In Malware Fraud

An Omaha company has contacted BBB to report that it was a victim of a malware scam.

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.


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