http://upstatesc.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=81&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-urges-donor-caution-after-tornadoes-42005 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB Working Lunch event, “2014: Countdown to Reform Readiness," features Dr. Angelo Sinopoli, VP of Clinical Integration/Chief Medical Officer at GHS. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/2014-countdown-to-healthcare-reform-readiness-41917 Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Due to weather, the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate has rescheduled its 17th annual golf event for May 14 at Pebble Creek Country Club, Linkside course,in Taylors. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/bbb-17th-annual-golf-classic-rescheduled-for-may-14-41762 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41841 Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8) http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/fbi-issues-cyber-security-advisory-that-could-impact-all-users-of-microsoft-explorer-8-41825 Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Scammers recently launched a phishing campaign that spoofs the BBB. Emails claim that the recipient has been a subject to a BBB complaint. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/phishing-scam-targets-bbb-accredited-businesses--41775 Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/make-sure-moms-flowers-arrive-on-time-and-looking-beautiful-41673 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41366 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB shares mobile banking safety tips. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/five-top-tips-for-mobile-banking-41259 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB of the Upstate hosts free commercial shredding events in Greenwood, Anderson and Greenville. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/bbb-of-the-upstate-to-hold-free-shredding-events-in-anderson-greenville-and-greenwood-41078 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/identity-theft-of-the-deceased-40749 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB of the Southland, the Better Business Bureau that served the greater Los Angeles marketplace, has been expelled from the national organization, has lost its right to use the BBB name and logo, and was cut off from services provided by CBBB, the umbrella organization. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-expels-los-angeles-organization-for-failure-to-meet-standards-40710 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete." http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/how-fake-ftc-emails-are-tricking-business-owners-40776 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/watch-out-for-these-small-business-scams-40674 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Phishing scammers are targeting Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses in the Upstate with emails claiming that the recipient's accreditation has been "discontinued." This is a scam. http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/phishing-scam-targets-upstate-area-accredited-businesses--40611 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT National Consumer Protection Week is nearly over, but your Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to stay informed year round - and check with us first! http://upstatesc.bbb.org/article/start-with-bbbs-consumer-resources-247-40622