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11/11/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits St. Louis Science Center, Consumers

A letter sent to the St. Louis Science Center claimed that 'John Doe' had won $85,000 in a Canadian lottery. Science Center officials immediately suspected a scam. Some consumers aren't so savvy.

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.

10/13/2009

BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education

Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on October 17, 2009.

10/13/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

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

10/05/2009

High Price for Vanity Publications

The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500."

07/28/2009

BBB Advises Businesses of Wide Variety of Consumer Arbitration Methods

BBB is advising businesses today that there are many methods of providing arbitration services that can help consumers resolve disputes while allowing businesses to foster relationships with customers.

07/22/2009

CBBB Statement to Congress on Advertising Trends and Consumer Protection

The following statement was delivered on July 22, 2009 by C. Lee Peeler, President and CEO,NARC& EVP, Advertising Self-Regulation, CBBB to the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,& Transportation

06/30/2009

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia; Value of Items Could Only Be Sentimental

03/25/2009

Foreclosure Rescue Gone Wrong- ABC News '20/20' Report Mentions BBB

12/31/2008

BBB Sends Businesses Back to School with New Letter-Grade Ratings System

introducing new rating system

07/31/2008

BBB Advice on How to End Unwanted Junk Mail

Junk mail is a nuisance for many consumers who receive daily postcards, flyers, specially-marked envelopes and pre-approved credit card offers. Junk mail also presents an opportunity for ID thieves to steal important personal information. However, Better Business Bureau explains, there are several steps consumers can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of identity theft.

06/19/2008

“Consumer Research” Company Scams Consumers with Offers of Becoming a Mystery Shopper

BBB serving New Jersey warns consumers that a “Consumer Research” company with a return address of PO Box 4440 in Trenton is luring customers with a direct mail piece offering to become a mystery shopper.