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04/04/2013

Free Paper Shredding on April 20 in Sacramento

Better Business Bureau invites consumers and businesses to shred sensitive documents at a free paper shredding event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 3630 Fulton Ave in Sacramento.

03/20/2013

Coupon Advertisers Get Clipped

Better Business Bureau warns companies to be wary when doing business with Star Marketing after four business owners complained to BBB that the company failed to produce paid-for coupon books.

03/18/2013

Prizes Should Never Come with a Price, BBB Warns

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be wary when asked to send money to anyone using a re loadable prepaid debit card or Green Dot MoneyPak.

12/18/2012

BBB Warns Against Five Last-Minute Holiday Scams

Better Business Bureau advises consumers to keep their cool during last-minute holiday preparations to avoid holiday scams.

12/12/2012

Donate with Confidence this Holiday Season

Better Business Bureau offers tips to give wisely during the holiday season.

10/30/2012

BBB Urges to Give Wisely in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

As national charities deploy thousands of rescue workers to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Better Business Bureau warns donors to research organizations thoroughly before giving money or donations.

10/19/2012

BBB Urges Consumers to Research Charities Before Purchasing Pink Products

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Better Business Bureau urges consumers to read the labels on the products and understand where their money is going before purchasing.

07/31/2012

Email Phishing Scam Hijacks BBB Name, Again!

A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!

03/27/2012

SaveMore.com complainants allege company saved little

Better Business Bureau urges caution when purchasing coupons from SaveMore.com

03/26/2012

BBB Announces Two Free Paper Shredding Events

Better Business Bureau serving Northeast California announces two spring shredding events.

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.

01/26/2012

Scammers Pick Up the Phone in New Twist on BBB Phishing Scam

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam. Consumers now are reporting receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from BBB.

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.

08/29/2011

BBB Advises on Irene Relief Efforts

As they have traditionally responded to disasters around the world, Americans will want to do what they can for those impacted by Hurricane Irene. But even when needs are close to home, givers should take steps to assure their donations go to legitimate charities and relief efforts.

08/18/2011

Score a Job, Not a Scam

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning job seekers to proceed with caution before sharing their personal qualifications for jobs found online.