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11/20/2009

BBB Tips for Selling GOld, Online or in Person

Have you thought about making a few extra dollars by selling some of your gold jewelry?

11/19/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

11/13/2009

Supporting the Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.

11/13/2009

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.

11/11/2009

Job-Seekers and Businesses Beware of Fraudulent Money Transfers

The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name.

11/10/2009

New Time Share Scam

11/02/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

11/02/2009

Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

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.

11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/02/2009

Skepticism Healthy to Avoid Swine Flu Scams; BBB Warns of Fraudulent Health Items

Hawaii’s BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams.

10/29/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.

10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

10/13/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/13/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is nationally alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor

09/29/2009

Credit Repair Organizations and the Law

Credit Repair Organizations have attracted considerable attention as a "problem industry." If you know what to look for, you can discern the good from the bad.