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03/30/2012

That Doesn't Sound Right: How to Spot a Fake BBB E-mail

While major efforts are being made to shut down phishing attacks using BBB’s name, they continue in varying formats. Here are some tips on identifying potentially damaging phony BBB messages.

03/28/2012

BBB Issues Warning about Assistance Program

BBB is issuing an alert about flyers being displayed and distributed in Cleveland that claim to offer various forms of assistance.

03/27/2012

Daily Deal Discount Dealer Doesn’t Deliver

More than 1,000 internet shoppers nationwide – including several local consumers – said they never received discounts purchased from Texas-based SaveMore.com.

03/05/2012

BBB Commends Savvy Consumers: Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

For Immediate Release – March 5, 2012 – Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year, according to Better Business Bureau. Nationally, consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history. Conversely, filings of formal complaints against businesses were down across the U.S. and Canada; 927,000 in 2011 compared to just over one million in 2010.

03/02/2012

National Consumer Protection Week – 7 Days, 7 Tips, 1 Smart Consumer

For Immediate Release – March 1, 2012 - BBB is offering savvy consumers seven important tips to celebrate the 14th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Sign-up here to receive a BBB tip a day on the latest consumer topics.

02/29/2012

BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Many Unhappy Returns

Thinking of using a Tax Preparation Service this Year? BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Unhappy Returns


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