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11/09/2009

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.

11/09/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home.

11/09/2009

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.

11/09/2009

BBB Tips for Boosting Office Morale

Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.

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.

10/26/2009

BBB Warns That Wholesale Chinese Web Sites Fail To Deliver Goods

Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns.

10/26/2009

Arizona Business Receives Complaints From Job Seekers Across The Country

Better Business Bureau is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc. (GCI), a Tucson-based business that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government workforce," according

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.

10/01/2009

Post Foods Joins BBB Self Regulation Initiative on Child-Directed Food Advertising

The Council of Better Business Bureaus today announced that Post Foods, LLC has become a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.

10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

10/01/2009

BBB Offers Free On-Site Document Shredding and Identity Theft Prevention Tips

BBB invites you to “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center parking lot. Take a key step in identity protection by shredding and properly disposing of sensitive paper documents.

09/29/2009

BBB Small Business Advice on Fighting Friendly Fraud

Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge.

09/29/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.

09/29/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware—yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online—is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware.

09/29/2009

Five Questions for Determining if Direct Selling is for You

Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. BBB suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.