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01/09/2013
The annual “Top Ten Scams” list is culled from consumers, some of whom have been victims of scams, from federal agencies and other reliable sources
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10/19/2012
Every October, thousands of products display the pink ribbon or pink packaging in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While many of these products have a real tie to breast cancer charities, other pink-labeled products can be described as a form of “pinkwashing,” and provide very limited benefit to charities, if any at all.
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10/11/2012
A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children’s credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.
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09/11/2012
Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.
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09/07/2012
The school year is back in full swing, and whether your child is preparing for the SAT or just needs a hand with math or science, a tutoring service can be a valuable tool. To make sure you get the most out of your money, Better Business Bureau has some tips for finding the right service for your child’s needs.
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08/21/2012
Better Business Bureau warns that college-age adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related fraudulent crimes. According to the Consumer Sentinel Network database, 56,689 consumers between the ages of 20 and 29 fell victim to identity theft in 2011. That number accounts for 23 percent of the total number of identity theft complaints reported last year; the largest out of any 10-year age range.
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07/16/2012
President Obama will be at several private fundraising events in Austin and San Antonio on Tuesday, but will not be taking time out of his busy schedule to pay your utility bills. A new scam suggests the federal government will help pay your electric bill to help curb the high utility costs many Americans are incurring this time of year. But instead of financial relief, victims could be left with a stolen identity and an empty wallet.
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06/13/2012
With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, students and their families are eager to find scholarships and other awards to help pay for higher education. Better Business Bureau advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee.
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06/13/2012
It’s summer time in Texas, which means consumers are kicking their AC’s into high gear to stay cool from the heat. To help keep energy costs down, Better Business Bureau recommends consumers stay up-to-date on the latest energy efficient systems, service their AC unit yearly and follow simple do-it-yourself methods.
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06/06/2012
As families, students and friends gear up for their summer travel plans, Better Business Bureau warns of the following scams and travel headaches that could potentially plague consumers this summer:
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04/03/2012
As the temperature slowly starts to climb and the South Carolina heat looms overhead, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers of the importance of having their air conditioner serviced. Waiting until the temperature has reached the 100-degree mark only to find out the AC is not working properly can lead to much frustration and wasted money.
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03/12/2012
Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.
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01/30/2012
Better Business Bureau warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls.
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01/24/2012
Feb. 5, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will compete for the title of National Football League champion. Indianapolis is expecting close to 150,000 visitors for Super Bowl XLVI, many of whom will be out-of-town fans traveling long distances to see their teams compete. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to use caution when purchasing tickets or travel packages for the big game.
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11/21/2011
The weekend following Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday weekend, is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. According to a survey conducted by National Retail Federation, 212 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend last year.
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