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02/06/2012

Protecting Data – Does Your Business Know What to Do?

Customers expect every business that collects their personal information to protect it. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to proactively address customer anxiety and takes steps to prevent and prepare for a security breach.

02/02/2012

BBB Advice: Proceed with Caution When Dating Online

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for love? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people...but it oftens brings con artists.

01/30/2012

BBB Warns of Do Not Call Phone Scam

Better Business Bureau warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls.

01/19/2012

Scammers delight in using the BBB name: Don't open fake email

For the fourth time since November, 2011, scammers have shown that they recognize the power of the BBB name. The latest misuse of the BBB trusted name is another phony complaint notification. Recipients of any such emails should NOT click on the link and should immediately delete the message.

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.

01/03/2012

BBB Top Ten Scams of 2011

Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a great resource.

12/20/2011

E-Book 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.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/15/2011

Give with Confidence in 2011: Ten Holiday Giving Tips from BBB

Holiday Giving Tips for 2011

12/09/2011

Amazon.com Email Scam

Our Better Business Bureau has been alerted about a scam circulating regarding a fake shipment from Amazon.com.

12/07/2011

ALERT: Emerging Phishing Scam

UPDATED: Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert!

12/06/2011

Suggestions for Safe Shopping Satisfaction

The popularity of online shopping has increased in recent years, and Better Business Bureau wants consumers to be smart and responsible before emptying the virtual shopping cart.

12/01/2011

BBB Warns Homeowners: Changes to Mortgage Rules Bring Out Scams

Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.

12/01/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause.

11/23/2011

$5 Million in Restitution Available to Customers of Local Coin Dealer

Following an investigation conducted by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Austin-based U.S. Money Reserve Inc., doing business as United States Rare Coin & Bullion Reserve, must provide $5 million in restitution to consumers. The settlement was finalized through an assurance of voluntary compliance signed by the company and the state of Texas last week. Additionally, the company must reform its sales practices to include additional disclosures regarding the coins sold to consumers.


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