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05/02/2012

Protect Your Move and Yourself During National Moving Month

May 2, 2012 – Arlington, VA - May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of consumers who aren’t careful.

05/02/2012

Summertime - And It's Time for Burglar Alarms

It’ll soon be summertime and homeowners and apartment dwellers will be opening windows and doors to let in the scents and sounds of the season. Instead of issuing an open-ended invitation to burglars – July and August have the highest rates of burglaries, according to the FBI - consider installing an alarm system to protect your home and loved ones.

04/13/2012

Tax Refund Reminder: Review Funds First

Spend or Save Wisely

04/12/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Monitor Credit Card Activity In Wake Of Massive Data Breach

Reports that millions of credit card numbers may have been compromised recently are a timely reminder that consumers need to stay on top of their credit card accounts, the BBB advises.

04/03/2012

Be Cool: Have Your AC Serviced Once a Year

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.

04/03/2012

BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses About Phishing Scam

Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves

03/29/2012

It's Not Us! Don't Be Deceived by Fake BBB Emails

They're at it again! Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country and right here in the Upstate, SC.

03/29/2012

Businesses being tricked by: Open Business Directory

Businesses say Open Business Directory charged them for online ads they didn't want and did not intend to buy, the BBB warns.

03/13/2012

March Madness Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Deals To Counterfeit Merchandise

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that publicity about the NCAA Basketball Tournament is likely to breed scams involving tickets, hotels and merchandise.

03/12/2012

Callers Claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support are Really Scammers Attempting to Gain Control of Your Computer

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.

03/05/2012

Beware of Gas Saving Gimmicks and Aftermarket Devices

Gasoline prices are climbing throughout the US and expected to soon top $5.00 per gallon in some parts of the country. BBB warns consumers to be wary of gas-saving claims.

03/05/2012

Better Business Bureau Warns of Storm Chasers

The recent damage done by the tornadoes in the Midwest and South brings out the best in people. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors who take advantage of those who have already been victimized.

03/02/2012

National Consumer Protection Week – 7 Days, 7 Tips, 1 Smart Consumer

BBB is offering savvy consumers seven important tips to celebrate the 14th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). Sign-up to receive a BBB tip a day on the latest consumer topics.

03/01/2012

Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.

02/24/2012

BBB Fake Emails Continue to Pile Up

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from the Better Business Bureau.


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