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05/21/2013

Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.

05/17/2013

Don’t get spent when you rent

BBB offers tips on using your home for short-term rentals

05/16/2013

Online Database of NJ Salvage and Flood Titled Vehicles

The NJ State Division of Consumer Affairs and the MVC want to inform the public about what flood and salvage titles mean and help to identify the specific vehicles that have been issued these titles. This online database contains information about vehicles that have been issued salvage or flood titles since October 30, 2012.

05/16/2013

BBB Warns of Phone Directory Scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local businesses to beware of a yellow page directory invoice being faxed and mailed to area businesses.

05/15/2013

Biz Owners' Guide to Summer Hiring

Summer is here and with it a multitude of teens, college students and many others looking for employment - even if just for a few months. Better Business Bureau reminds employers that hiring seasonal workers - regardless of age - involves following many of the laws and regulations that apply to full-time employees.

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/08/2013

Alert About A Phishing Attack on Telecommunication Customers

IC3 warns consumers about a phishing scam targeting telecommunication companies' customers.

05/07/2013

New Twist on an Old Scam: Fake Traveler's Cheques

Calgary man comes to BBB after discovering counterfeit traveler's cheques as part of a mystery-shopper scam

05/07/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Job Seekers About Summer Job Scams

Chicago, IL – May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.

05/06/2013

Keep calm when shopping for mom this Mother’s Day

BBB tips for successful Mother's Day shopping

05/06/2013

Senior Citizens League Soliciting Donations From Local Seniors

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received several calls from local elderly consumers concerned with mailings received from Senior Citizens League.

05/04/2013

FCC Announces "Bill Shock" Rules for Cell Phones

FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement.

05/03/2013

Make Sure Mom’s Flowers Arrive on Time and Looking Beautiful

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.

05/03/2013

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.

05/03/2013

Solar Panels – Make it a Sunny Decision

Going green is all the rage these days. Sometimes going green can save you money and other times you just have to think of it as helping to save the environment a little bit at a time, with no monetary savings.


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