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08/18/2008

BBB serving Central California urges consumers to find local organizations when donating cell phones

...Business recently received a fax from Secure the Call Foundation asking for donations of used cell phones for redistribution...

08/14/2008

Muslim Advocates Announces New Accreditation Initiative With the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance to Assist American-Muslim Charitable Organizations

Muslim Advocates, a legal and civic education organization, together with the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance today announced the launch of a new initiative to assist American-Muslim charitable organizations and nonprofits in meeting the highest standards of legal compliance, financial accountability and good governance. This initiative combines the experience of the Alliance, a trusted and independent charity evaluator, with the legal expertise of Muslim Advocates.

08/11/2008

BBB Cautions Consumers about Voter Registration Scams

...could be a scam designed to steal your personal information. The scammers may use the information to commit identity theft.

08/01/2008

BBB Small Business Advice on Keeping Travel Costs Down

“Travel expenses are simply a part of doing business whether it’s flying to China or renting a car in the Central Valley, and many small businesses are really feeling the pressure as the cost of fuel rises,” said Doug Broten, BBB president serving Central California.

07/30/2008

Is My Bank Going to Fail? BBB Answers Questions and Puts Fears to Rest

...thousand IndyMac Bank customers found out the hard way that they had more money deposited in the bank than was insured.

07/29/2008

BBB Advice on How to End Unwanted Junk Mail

...there are several steps consumers can take to reduce the amount of unwanted mail and the possibility of identity theft.

07/28/2008

BBB Advises Travelers on New Fees as Airlines Scramble to Contend with Rising Fuel Costs

Jet fuel prices have risen 83.6 percent in the last year, according to the International Air Transport Association, and almost every airline has found every opportunity to pass this cost on to consumers through a wide variety of fees or charges for what used to be free features....

07/28/2008

BBB Financial Advice for College Bound Students (and their parents)

Last year alone, approximately two million students graduated from high school and headed to college. While most were equipped with bedding and books, many were ill-equipped...

07/23/2008

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