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07/02/2012

Health Care Ruling Could Spark Scams, BBB Warns

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams related to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act.

03/13/2012

March Madness Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Deals To Counterfeit Merchandise

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that publicity about the NCAA Basketball Tournament is likely to breed scams involving tickets, hotels and merchandise.

02/07/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly With Credit Bureaus

Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.

02/02/2012

Protect Your Cell Phone… says Carol

Have you heard of cell phone subscriber fraud? It’s when someone signs up for service with fraudulently-obtained information of false identification.

01/17/2012

BBB Reminds Consumers of Their Free Annual Credit Report

Start the new year knowing your credit is in good standing and your credit report is accurate. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers can receive a free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide reporting agencies — Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — every 12 months.

12/21/2011

BBB Advises Shoppers To Watch Out For Fees, Tampering When Buying Gift Cards

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to check the fine print on gift cards and make sure security seals are intact before buying them for holiday gifts.

12/20/2011

BBB Warning: eBook Scams Rip Off Readers, Authors And Publishers

The growing popularity of electronic books, tablet computers and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.

11/16/2011

BBB Cites Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings For Deceptive National Advertisements

The St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) has raised concerns about misleading advertisements by Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings and its affiliates in Canton, Ohio.

10/31/2011

BBB: Arizona-Based Web Media Malls, ITech Financial Took Thousands From Unemployed, Senior Citizens

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about unsolicited phone calls from Web Media, Web Media Blogging, ITech Financial Group, Web Media Malls and UPG Marketing, all based in Arizona.

09/28/2011

Don’t Be Duped says Carol

More than 7.3 million Americans older than 65 have been financial-fraud victims and some of those con artists are their own age. How could so many people be duped by con artists?

09/06/2011

Help Your Children Learn to be Smart Consumers - Watch this Biz Kid$ Better Business Bureau Segment

The American Public Broadcasting System (PBS), though its Biz Kid$ program, has produced an excellent video clip, about BBB!

08/26/2011

BBB Charity Symposium Speakers: Charities Need To Emphasize Outcomes

Charity leaders can demonstrate their effectiveness by focusing on the outcomes they seek and showing their progress in meeting them, speakers at the BBB's Charity Symposium said Thursday.

08/19/2010

New Credit Card Rules Limit Penalties, Rate Increases

New rules on credit card interest rate increases and penalty fees are mostly good news for consumers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

05/25/2010

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

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

04/01/2010

First Annual BBB Golf Scramble

Your Tri-State BBB is offering its 1st annual BBB Golf Scramble. The 2010 BBB Integrity Golf Classic will take place on May 19, 2010 at Players Club in Henderson, KY.


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