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05/03/2012

BBB Tips for Successful Mother's Day Shopping

Mother’s Day gifts are often a hard task to conquer. Make the process less strenuous by shopping wisely. Whether you decide on flowers, custom jewelry or a spa date for the wonderful women in your life, always be sure you purchase that special gift from a trustworthy business.

12/29/2011

BBB Warns of Phone Scam Aimed at Guests

BBB warns New Years travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers. BBBs around the nation are hearing from travelers who receive such scam calls.

12/08/2011

Stay Warm and Cozy with an Energy Efficiency Plan

Better Business Bureau is offering a checklist for homeowners to safely prepare their homes for the cold winter months.

12/01/2011

Make a list and check the privacy policy twice

Writing to Santa has been a long lasting tradition.The Better Business Bureau warns it is very important for adults to carefully review the site before using.

11/21/2011

Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are an annual source of deals and excitement, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to be wary of deals that sound too good to be true.

11/21/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Support Small Business Saturday

In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses, Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.

11/17/2011

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.

11/03/2011

Beware of Chimney Sweep Scams

With chilly weather fast approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid.

01/13/2011

Ten Questions to Ask Before Joining a Gym

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions after the gluttony of the holiday season. If you’re pledging to lose some pounds this year by joining a gym, the Better Business Bureau recommends asking ten questions before signing on the dotted line.

12/23/2010

Safe Toy Shopping – How to Avoid Recalled Toys

The toy industry spends an estimated $300 million a year on safety testing and inspection of toys, and approximately three billion toys are sold in America each year.

12/15/2010

Free Wi-Fi Scam Strikes at Airports

Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers. “Hackers are now taking advantage of travelers who want to stay connected,” said BBB President Barry Goggin. “They are setting up fake Wi-Fi connections designed to steal your personal information without you even knowing it.”

12/07/2010

Business Advice: Cause-Related Marketing

Cause-related marketing is a great option for small business owners to help a charity and generate goodwill for the company. Whether it’s donating proceeds from sales to a charity or encouraging customers to give, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends that small business owners consider the benefits of partnering with a worthy cause.

12/02/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely

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

11/30/2010

Es la temporada de las estafas navideñas

estafas Las fiestas son una época feliz de comidas, familia y amistad, pero también son un momento para el fraude. Los consumidores pueden caer en una serie de trampas en las fiestas y ser víctimas de ladrones de identidad, hackers y comerciantes engañosos en Internet. El Better Business Bureau advierte a compradores y donantes navideños que en estas fiestas estén atentos a cinco estafas comunes.

11/24/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays.