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06/03/2009

Beware BBB Imposters: BBB warns against Craigslist adds offering BBB Buyers Protection

Better Business Bureaus across the country are receiving reports of a new scam on Craigslist that deceives buyers by falsely claiming BBB accreditation and participation in a phony buyer’s protection program. BBB warns that there is no such thing as a BBB Purchase Protection Program and any online seller claiming participation in this program is scamming customers.

06/02/2009

Effect of GM Bankruptcy Filing on BBB AUTO LINE Cases

Bankruptcy court decides GM may honor its warranties, including BBB AUTO LINE.

05/05/2009

BBB Warns Against a Summer Scam Going Door-to-Door Nationwide

Better Business Bureau warns that deceptive door-to-door magazine sales crews are hitting the pavement and looking to earn a quick buck this summer. In the last 12 months alone, BBB has received 1,100 complaints from consumers in 46 states and the District of Columbia against more than 50 companies that are selling magazines door-to-door.

04/29/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams: Scammers are creating their own epidemic of spam e-mails

Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

02/18/2009

BBB Warns Tax Schemes Prey on Cash-Strapped Consumers

The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam. During this tax season, Better Business Bureau advises taxpayers to be on the lookout for schemes and scams that plague families struggling to make ends meet.

01/30/2009

BBB Sends Businesses Back to School With New Letter-Grade Ratings System

Find out which companies earn an A+ and which get a failing grade from your BBB

10/24/2008

Phishing Attack Uses Better Business Bureau Name to Trap Consumers and Businesses

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a phishing scheme that uses both e-mail messages and blog posts directing recipients and viewers to register software with BBB. BBB wants the public to know that such messages and posts are not coming from any element of the BBB System, and that this attack has not affected BBB computer systems or networks nor has any data been comprised.

10/16/2008

Fake BBB Representatives Calling Business Owners

BBB of Southwest Missouri is aware of individuals calling businesses claiming to be from the BBB. Numerous business owners throughout the Ozarks have called the BBB office asking about these individuals who are asking to verify their company's information. These calls are not from the BBB.

07/08/2008

BBB Receives Thousands of Complaints on Mysterious Credit Card Charges: U.S. marketing company is charging online shoppers every month without their knowledge

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to closely check their credit card statements for mysterious charges that are cropping up by the thousands across the country. Upset online shoppers have contacted BBB about unwanted credit card charges that are ultimately being traced back to Connecticut-based Affinion Group, an affinity-marketing company that recently changed its name from Trilegiant.

06/18/2008

Flooded Car? Your Auto Insurance May Cover More Than You Think

Insured drivers whose cars have been flooded may be covered for more than they think. Better Business Bureau and the Insurance Information Institute recommend that all car owners read their car insurance policy closely or they will miss out on reimbursements or other benefits they are entitled to when disaster strikes.

02/13/2008

Your BBB Warns About Valentine's Day E-Card Virus

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri is warning the community to be cautious when opening E-cards on Valentines Day.

02/06/2008

Your BBB Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Storm Chasers

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri wants to warn consumers about possible scams and con artists who may move into the area looking to prey on residents with homes suffering tree damage and debris-scattered yards due to the recent tornadoes and strong storms.

01/10/2008

Your BBB Warns Consumers about Medicare Scam

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri was informed about people receiving phone calls from someone claiming to save money from what the government takes out of their social security or Medicare checks.

01/08/2008

BBB Warns Consumers of Weight-Loss Schemes that Only Make Your Wallet Lighter

Your Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the number of complaints to BBB against weight-loss services and their various policies, procedures and products has increased by more than 40 percent since 2002, and many weight-loss schemes are only making consumers lighter in their wallets

12/27/2007

Your BBB Announces Myspace Page

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri announces the launch of a Mypace page.