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01/31/2012

Super Bowl Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Packages To Counterfeit Merchandise

The BBB warns that publicity about the Super Bowl is likely to breed scams as well, from counterfeit merchandise to ticket and hotel room scams.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

01/04/2012

New Year’s Resolution: Avoid Holiday Debt by Starting a Christmas Club Today

Now is the time to plan ahead so the 2012 holidays are not overshadowed by looming debt. Starting a Christmas Club account might be the perfect way to get your finances off to the right start this new year.

12/20/2011

BBB Warning: eBook Scams Rip Off Readers, Authors And Publishers

The growing popularity of electronic books, tablet computers and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.

12/13/2011

BBB Alert: Five Holiday Scams To Avoid

Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

09/07/2011

Value of Sept. 11 Anniversary Memorabilia May Be Short-Lived, BBB Advises

With the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaching this month, the BBB is advising consumers that the value of most memorabilia and commenmorative items is sentimental.

08/12/2011

BBB Has 7 Tips To Avoid ID Theft On Campus

The Better Business Bureau has seven simple steps college students can take to protect themselves from identity theft on campus.

08/02/2011

Score a Job – Not a Scam

BBB Advises Job Hunters to be on the Lookout for the Growing Number of Phony Job Postings

07/05/2011

Avoid Unexpected Cell Phone Data Charges when Traveling this Summer

Many consumers don't know their smartphone's data plan is constantly in use, and a trip abroad could cost them thousands. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers on how to avoid data charges when traveling overseas.

02/04/2011

BBB Advice on Hiring Snow-Removal Contractors

The cold weather is here and some locations have received several inches of snow fall. Removing mounds of snow can be a chore. Perhaps your plan is to leave the shovel in the garage this winter and hire a snow-removal contractor instead. Before you do, the Better Business Bureau recommends the following tips:

10/15/2010

BBB Advice Can Help Consumers Avoid Getting Spooked By Halloween Boutiques

As jack-o-lanterns and witches crop up on lawns and doorsteps, children and adults may be looking for bargains on costumes to wear for Halloween, the second largest commercial holiday in the nation.

09/15/2010

Foreclosure Rescue Scams Are Going Strong

The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.

05/03/2010

2010 Census Takers Knocking on Doors: Be Cooperative But Cautious

The next phase of the 2010 Census begins in May and roughly 700,000 Census takers will start knocking on the doors of households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB encourages anyone who didn’t return their form in the mail to prepare for a visit from a Census taker by learning what to expect and how to identify scammers.

04/01/2010

BBB Warns that iPad Scammers Are Already at Work

Before the iPad was released, scammers were devising ways to take advantage of early adopters. Better Business Bureau warns eager shoppers to avoid offers to become a “tester” and get a free iPad.

03/02/2010

Top Five Reasons to Fill Out the 2010 Census Form

Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to take a few minutes to fill out the census form when it arrives in the mail in March. Here are our top reasons why you should participate.