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05/15/2013

Biz Owners' Guide to Summer Hiring

Summer is here and with it a multitude of teens, college students and many others looking for employment - even if just for a few months. Better Business Bureau reminds employers that hiring seasonal workers - regardless of age - involves following many of the laws and regulations that apply to full-time employees.

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

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.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

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)

05/08/2013

Need Help Around the House? BBB Tips for Finding Trustworthy Contractors

Spring is in the air and with it a desire to get outside and start cleaning up, fixing up, repairing, maybe evening rebuilding. But let’s face it, there are only so many hours in a day to accomplish all that needs to be done.

05/01/2013

BBB Tips for Being a Smart Renter

With rents topping $800 for a one bedroom apartment and more than $1,000 for a two bedroom, it behooves potential renters to research the property – and property management company – before plopping down a deposit along with the first and last month’s rent and signing a yearlong lease.

04/24/2013

BBB Tips for Choosing Summer Camps

Summer is just around the corner and for many kids that means heading off to one or more day and resident camps – of which there are more than 12,000 nationwide,

04/18/2013

Getting Bugged? Make Sure Your Pest Management is Handled by a Pro

When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service. In 2012, more than 786,000 people turned to Better Business Bureau for information on pest control services.

04/18/2013

Top 5 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 waiting for your computer to boot up.

04/16/2013

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

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.

04/08/2013

Keep your Bluetooth both hands-free and hack-free

BBB advises consumers on how to protect their Bluetooth devices from hacking scams

04/01/2013

Fort Collins Business’s Name Used in Online Scam

Jep Enck, president of Enck Resources in Fort Collins, has been spending a lot of time on the phone the last few days with people from Boston to Colorado Springs. It hasn’t been to drum up business for his company, which offers business presentations, workshops and training, but rather to let them know that the $1,220 check they supposedly received from him is not legitimate.

03/18/2013

BBB Alerts Investors To Perils Of 'Crowdfunding'

BBB is alerting investors to the funding mechanism known as 'crowdfunding,' which allows people to pledge small amounts of money to support a business.

03/11/2013

2012 a Record-Breaking Year for BBB

Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming assisted a record-breaking number of consumers in 2012 seeking information about businesses and/or filing complaints.

02/21/2013

FTC Announces New Videos to Help You Be Secure Online

The Federal Trade Commission has released a series of video tips to help you protect your personal information online

01/31/2013

Will Your Online Passwords Keep You Safe?

A new year signals a fresh start and time for new passwords for all of your online accounts – especially if you haven’t changed your passwords in months, years or ever. Changing your password is even more critical if your password is the word “password.”


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