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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.

06/03/2009

Take Advantage of Energy-Saving Tax Credits for Your Home

Home improvement season is here and Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to take advantage of tax credits being offered by the Federal government while increasing home energy efficiency and helping the environment at the same time.

06/03/2009

BBB Advice on What do to if Your Local Car Dealer Closes

Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are effectively closing nearly a total of 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In the wake of the announcement, millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them and Better Business Bureau is providing answers to some frequently asked questions about dealer closings.

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.

05/11/2009

Your BBB Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Storm Chasers

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri wants to again remind 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 storm in Southwest Missouri.

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.

05/05/2009

BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers: Be Cooperative, But Cautious!

For years, Better Business Bureau has educated consumers about not giving out personal information over the telephone or to anyone who shows up at their front door. With the U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

05/05/2009

BBB Small Business Advice: Save Money by Bartering

The concept of bartering predates currency, however currency isn’t as easy to come by these days and some business owners are seeing the benefit in trading their goods or services, instead of dealing in cold hard cash. Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for small business owners on how they can benefit from bartering.

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.

04/23/2009

BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company and NASCAR Sponsor US Fidelis

Consumers across the United States are alleging that Wentzville, MO-based US Fidelis, a company touting itself as “America’s leading provider of extended auto warranties,” pressured them into buying expensive and unnecessary vehicle service contracts from which they received little or no benefit.

04/23/2009

BBB on NBC Today Show: Misleading auto warranty solicitations

BBB on NBC's Today Show's Investigative segement discussing US Fidelis, a major player behind misleading auto warranty solicitations plaguing consumers nationwide.