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05/07/2012

CFBAI Highlights Significant Progress in Child-Directed Food and Beverage Advertising

Products advertised to children are now lower in calories, sugars, sodium and fats; that was the some of the progress under self-regulation reported at CDC’s Weight of the Nation conference today by Elaine Kolish, Director of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) and Vice President at the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

05/03/2012

New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses

Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.

05/02/2012

Protect Your Move and Yourself During National Moving Month

May 2, 2012 – Arlington, VA - May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of consumers who aren’t careful.

05/02/2012

Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters

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. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.

05/02/2012

BBB Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping

It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day scam.

05/02/2012

BBB Advice for Hiring a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust

Natural disasters like tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out persons who choose to take advantage of the victims. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve damage done to roofs.

05/02/2012

BBB recognizes National Small Business Week

May 20-26 is National Small Business Week and a time to celebrate the growing business demographic in our country. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy: 60 to 80 percent of the new jobs in the country are created by the approximately 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. It is estimated that over half of Americans either own or work for a small business. In honor of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is encouraging small business owners to take advantage of the many resources for small businesses from BBB and from the Federal Trade Commission.

05/01/2012

Scammers Replicate Verizon's Email Bill Alerts

Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.

04/03/2012

BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses About Phishing Scam

Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves

03/20/2012

BBB Issues Warning About U.S. DOT Procurement Scam

BBB is warning contractors about a phony fax from the U.S. Department of Transportation Procurement Office. BBB is advising businesses to not respond to the fax request for bank account information.

03/12/2012

Kony 2012 Video Sends Mixed Message to Young Activists

BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.

03/01/2012

Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.

03/01/2012

Four BBB Tips for Driving a Good Deal When You Sell Your Car

When looking to sell your vehicle, you need to know how to get your car into the right hands. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your sale goes smoothly.

03/01/2012

Hiring a Home Contractor - Do You Know the Red Flags?

It’s always important to find a home contractor that you can trust. Better Business Bureau recommends following this smart shopper checklist before choosing a contractor for your home.

03/01/2012

BBB Advice for Avoiding a Moving Scam

Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams.


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