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06/17/2013

Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Western Union and Better Business Bureau Promote Fraud Awareness on U.N. Observance

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

06/14/2013

Summer Time is Painting Time BBB Offers Tips to Ensure Job is Done Right

Summertime is prime time for giving your home a fresh coat of paint. The question is: Do you do it yourself or hire a contractor?

06/14/2013

Get Dad something rad this Father’s Day!

BBB asks consumers to consider the potential risks of certain gifts

06/13/2013

Homeowners Lose Money After Trusting Nationwide Business Bureau Reviews, BBB Warns

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be extremely cautious about relying on business rating reports from Nationwide Business Bureau

06/12/2013

Get the skinny before purchasing exercise equipment

BBB advice on buying exercise equipment

06/11/2013

Don’t Be Pressured Into Immediate Decisions Following a Property Loss, Better Business Bureau Advises

CHICAGO, IL – June 6, 2013 – When homeowners or business owners experience a property loss such as a fire or flood, they are not in the best state of mind to make immediate choices regarding restoration work. Unfortunately, some restoration workers have taken advantage of these stressful times by approaching shocked property owners with business deals within minutes of the event. Last month, media in south Florida reported how stricken homeowners have been bombarded with sales pitches at scenes of property losses. Restoration workers and other contractors listen to police scanners to find business opportunities. They will hear the police report and go to the address of the property. Making decisions in moments of distress can result in repercussions later on. “There are dishonest individuals and businesses that see an unfortunate situation as a business opportunity," said Steve J Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “While

06/06/2013

Scam texts trick consumers into sharing banking info

BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for smishing scams

06/05/2013

6 Tips to Protect Yourself When a Stranger Comes Knocking

Door-to-door scams are run by con artists who move from town to town and state to state, performing poor work, or simply collecting deposits and leaving behind a trail of unhappy consumers.

06/05/2013

‘Look First’ is Good Advice When Choosing a Drivers Education Program

CHICAGO, IL – June 4, 2013 – Bad customer service, no shows, and poor sales practices should not be part of a quality drivers education program.

06/04/2013

Vacation Security Tips Can Keep Your Identity Safe When Traveling

The BBB has tips to help you avoid ID theft when traveling.

06/03/2013

Prepare yourself and your family this hurricane season

BBB offers tips for Hurricane Preparedness Week

05/31/2013

Businesses Nationwide Tell BBB: Maryland Firms Shipped Unwanted Items

The BBB is alerting businesses that a group of eight or more firms in Maryland are sending unauthorized shipments of light bulbs and cleaning supplies after making contacts by phone.

05/31/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers of Threatening Scams

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received several phone calls from consumers regarding threatening debt collection tactics.

05/29/2013

Knock! Knock! Close the door on high pressure sales tactics

BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer

05/29/2013

BBB Advises Parents To Research Child Care Carefully To Assure Safety, Health Of Children

The BBB has nine tips to help working parents find safe, reliable child care.


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