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09/21/2011

Kelley Blue Book Warns of Fraudulent Online Car-Buying Scams Masquerading as kbb.com

Car Buyers and Car Sellers, Beware

05/05/2011

Consumer Alert: Going Once, Going Twice...Don't Get Sold On Online Auction Scams

I am an Internet shopper. When I tell you that I spend 3 hours a week shopping or bidding online, you can assume that I am just too embarrassed to admit the truth: which is about 5 hours more than what I previously mentioned.

02/16/2011

Travel Scam Free says Carol

We are all tired of winter and want to go to some place warm for a week or more. Before you pay any money for your get-away, make sure you aren’t being scammed.

01/05/2011

Real Estate Scams says Carol

Are you putting down a rental deposit that allows you to move in --- or will someone move on with your money?

12/15/2010

Scrutinize Your Credit Card Bill says Carol

There are many ways people can add unauthorized charges to your credit card account. They don’t even have to have seen your credit card number. Here are some of the ways.

11/18/2010

BBB Takes Action

The executive committee of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB) unveiled the organization’s plans to address concerns raised by businesses and consumers as well as the Connecticut Attorney General.

08/30/2010

Austin Dog Breeder Earns F Rating from Better Business Bureau

BBB has issued an F rating to local dog breeder, Amanda’s Puppies, due to failure to resolve consumer disputes. According to customer complaints filed with BBB, the Austin-based company advertises and sells puppies on the Internet at www.maltipoopup.com for as much as $950. The owner of the company, Amanda Schnell, has responded to one consumer dispute, but others remain unresolved.

08/10/2010

BBB Takes Mystery Out Of Buying Auto Insurance

Fender benders and other vehicle mishaps result in billions of dollars of costs to consumers every year. The BBB has tips to help consumer buy the right insurance.

04/30/2010

2010 Census Phase 2 Begins – Census Takers Knocking on Doors Nationwide

The second phase of the 2010 Census begins this Saturday as 635,000 census takers begin visiting households that did not return their census form through the mail. BBB serving Central, Coastal and Southwest Texas 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.

03/09/2010

Foreclosed Homes Can Be A Bargain For Some, A Nightmare For Others, BBB Warns

Savvy home buyers may find bargains among foreclosed homes, but the BBB urges home shoppers to educate themselves about the potential pitfalls before they commit to a purchase.

03/08/2010

Complaints to Better Business Bureau Up Nearly 10 percent in 2009

According to an annual report released today by BBB, consumer complaints increased 9.7 percent in 2009. Cell phone, cable/satellite TV and banking industries top the list for most complaints filed.

03/02/2010

BBB Ready To Help Consumers After US Fidelis Bankruptcy

The BBB is urging dissatisfied customers of US Fidelis to continue to pursue refunds and settlements with the company even though it filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

01/05/2010

BBB Warns That Peel Inc. Has 1,300 Complaints In A Year

The BBB warns consumers that Peel, Inc., of Evanston, Ill., an operator of multiple websites, has sparked 1,300 complaints in the last year from consumers nationwide.

11/12/2009

BBB Hails Missouri Suit Against Auto Service Contract Firms

The St. Louis BBB hails the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuits against six auto service companies as "a new and very clear warning" to an industry that has sparked thousands of consumer complaints.


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