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04/05/2011

BBB Advises Internet Surfers to Use Caution When Using Wi-Fi Networks that Aren’t Their Own

Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don’t realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own.

04/05/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Make Smart Solar Energy Investments

With warm weather approaching and many consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. BBB advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.

04/05/2011

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for E-Cigarettes

BBB is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for e-cigarettes. Over the past year, BBB received hundreds of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing often hundreds of dollars in recurring charges.

02/28/2011

BBB Warns Against Sneaky Smishing Scams Targeting Cell Phone Users

A new year means a new scam, this time, targeting cell phone users. Like traditional “phishing,” “smishing” schemers often pose as banks or lottery sweepstakes asking customers to contact them immediately about a pressing issue that needs to be discussed.

02/28/2011

Better Business Bureau Recommends Following the Top Ten Tips from the Internal Revenue Service this Tax Season

With April 18th fast approaching, it’s time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love. This tax season, if you are planning to get assistance from a tax preparer or even if you’re planning to do the leg work yourself, Better Business Bureau, along with the Internal Revenue Service recommend following these top ten tax filing tips.

01/31/2011

Top Five Ripoffs When Buying Sports and Concert Tickets

Whether you’re trying to snag tickets to the big game or the hottest concert, the Better Business Bureau warns that you run the risk of getting ripped off if you decide to gamble on a less than reputable source.

01/31/2011

Keep your kids safe online by teaching them the seven stop signs

Knowing where your kids are can be a full time job. Knowing where they are online—which websites they’re visiting and who they’re talking to—is even harder, but is no less important.

01/31/2011

BBB’s Top Five Tips to Become a Savvy Consumer

As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.

11/10/2010

'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams

Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.

10/01/2010

Be Cautious of Online Penny Auction Sites

The discounts offered on penny auction sites are tempting, but the Better Business Bureau warns bargain hunters that they should stop and do their research before making their first bid.

10/01/2010

Find a Pest Control Company to Banish Bedbugs

Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research to find a pest control company you can trust to exterminate bedbugs in your home.

10/01/2010

Five Ways to Fight Back Against Phone Bill Cramming

Sneaky little charges are making their way onto telephone bills, and victims often face a tough battle to stop being billed every month and start getting their money back.

09/29/2010

Is it a Legitimate Opportunity or a Pyramid Scheme?

How do you tell the difference between a legitimate opportunity and a pyramid scheme posing as a trustworthy company.

09/20/2010

When to Shut the Door on a Traveling Seller

Regardless of what door-to-door sellers are selling, protect your home and your wallet by confirming their credentials.

09/01/2010

Don’t Get Taken by a Modeling Scam

The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.