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11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

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.

11/02/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

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.

10/29/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.

10/20/2009

BBB Warns That Wholesale Chinese Websites Fail To Deliver Goods

Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns.

10/14/2009

BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education

Recognizing the need for nationwide grassroots consumer education outreach to prevent identity theft.

10/09/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/06/2009

Online Fake Furniture Company

Surplus-Furniture.com fraudlently uses BBB Accredited Business address.

10/02/2009

Consumer Tip - Selecting a Pest Management Company

Discovering that your house harbors insects or other pests usually elicits a strong reaction. If your response is to seek the immediate services of a pest control company, the BBB recommends taking time to select a reputable professional.

10/02/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smiles off Consumers’ Faces

Your BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile.

09/30/2009

BBB Tips for Reducing Junk Mail

Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.

09/28/2009

BBB reissues alert about Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Scam Contacting Local Businesses

scams in central California businesses using Telecommunications Relay services to decive business owners. Scammers ask businesses to send or wire funds to third parties.

09/21/2009

Better Business Bureau warns about iJango, possible pyramid scheme

09/10/2009

Make the Most of Your Minutes and Avoid Deceptive Prepaid Phone Cards

Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised.

09/10/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Beware of Bogus Home Rentals

Better Business Bureau is warning renters to be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a home. Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters.

09/09/2009

Five Questions if Direct Selling is for you

Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales.