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05/01/2013

In the News -- Job Seekers Scammed by Fake Background Check

Scammers have charged job seekers for background checks, then disappeared. You shouldn't have to pay an employer for a background check, BBB told Doug Magditch of CW33-TV.

04/08/2013

Credit Reports Are an Identity Theft Protection Tool

During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to keep track of their credit reports to help prevent identity theft.

04/05/2013

In the News -- Credit Card Scammers Calling

That call claiming to be from your bank about an unauthorized charge on your account could really be from a scammer, Jeannette Kopko of BBB Dallas told Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth.

04/01/2013

A bad credit score is no April Fool’s Day joke

BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft

03/25/2013

Growing Number of Americans Being Bilked out of Retirement Money by Jamaican Lottery Scams

Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.

02/25/2013

Phishing Calls Target Seniors

Scammers call seniors asking for information to verify identity in order to send a new Medicaid card. They ask for SSN and bank account number.

01/04/2013

Be prepared and educated before attending a bridal expo

Planning a wedding involves orchestrating a symphony of vendors, and bridal expos can be a great one-stop shop to find everything a bride is looking for. But before making an emotional decision or signing on that dotted line, Better Business Bureau encourages couples to take their time and do their research.

12/11/2012

Purchasing a Gift Card? Read This First!

Gift cards may take the guess work out of gift giving, but you sure don’t want to leave the recipient feeling bamboozled.

11/21/2012

BBB Tips for Holiday Budgeting and Shopping

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Make Up a Busy Weekend for Holiday Shoppers

03/08/2012

NCPW Reminder: Guard Against Identity Theft

For the fourth tip of National Consumer Protection Week—or NCPW—Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to take steps in identity protection.

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 Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

11/01/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

06/02/2011

Consumer Alert: Don't Get Caught In A Pyramid Scheme

These days, who isn’t looking for a new business opportunity that promises high, sustainable profits? However, this way of thinking opens the door for fraudsters to get unsuspecting business seekers to participate in scams of all kinds.


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