http://reno.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=100&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO. http://reno.bbb.org/article/council-of-better-business-bureaus-names-stephen-a-cox-as-president-and-ceo-12264 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 45 percent of all U.S. adults feel at most risk for identity theft when making a purchase with a credit card that requires the card to be taken out of their sight, for example, at a restaurant. http://reno.bbb.org/article/consumers-feel-more-at-risk-for-identity-theft-when-making-certain-types-of-purchases-12689 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. http://reno.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12691 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-12713 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-12712 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/five-questions-for-determining-if-direct-selling-is-for-you-12714 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://reno.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12716 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/post-foods-joins-bbb-self-regulation-initiative-on-child-directed-food-advertising-12760 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12781 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-free-on-site-document-shredding-and-identity-theft-prevention-tips-12783 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns. http://reno.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-that-wholesale-chinese-web-sites-fail-to-deliver-goods-13157 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 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 http://reno.bbb.org/article/arizona-business-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-13158 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://reno.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13156 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13455 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13456 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale-13458 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://reno.bbb.org/article/five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13457