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04/05/2013

Top Five Tips for Mobile Banking

In our tech-savvy world, everything is readily accessible and convenient…even banking. Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up.

01/10/2013

Three Things You Need to Know Before Investing

Investments take risk; sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. But smart investors know that the best way to minimize risk is to educate yourself.

12/10/2012

Scammers Don’t Shape Up, They Ship Out

Shipping Confirmations, Problems and Prizes

11/15/2012

BBB Tips for Holiday Budgeting and Shopping

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Make Up a Busy Weekend for Holiday Shoppers

08/02/2012

Door-to-door Selling Complaints Projected to Double Over Last Year

While many door-to-door salespersons are honest, BBB receives complaints from consumers who purchased poor quality items or products that never arrived. BBB warns that deceptive door-to-door sellers are looking to make a quick buck

07/18/2012

Car Insurance Buyers Have Options That Can Save Money, Avoid Headaches, BBB Advises

The Better Business Bureau has tips to help you understand and possibly save money on automobile insurance.

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.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

09/01/2011

BBB Advice on Student Security – What Every College Student Should Know

As college students get settled on campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. However, Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves 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

08/02/2011

Shield Yourself from a Cell Phone Radiation Scam

Scammers are always looking to make a quick buck, and with consumers concerned about harmful exposure to cell phone emissions, many scammers are looking to promote “shields” that can protect from the cancer causing waves.

04/13/2011

BBB Warns Of Scams Spawned By Epsilon Data Breach

Just days after millions of email addresses were stolen from Epsilon, a major email serving firm, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is seeing one of the first phishing scams derived from the breach.

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.