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11/16/2009

Top Businesses and Nonprofit Leader to be Honored Nationally by Better Business Bureau

Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. Three businesses -Allsup (Belleville, IL),Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL) and Marrokal Construction (San Diego, CA) - were named Finalist in the Marketplace Excellence competition.

11/15/2009

BBB Lists Red Flags of Electronics Scam Sites

This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. The Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers, however, that some deals for electronics are too good to be true.

11/13/2009

BlueHippo Faces Contempt for Ongoing Computer Financing Scam

FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems.

11/12/2009

Fraudulent Money Transfers Connected to Malware and

The FBI reports a significant increase in frauds invovling the exploitation of valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments and school districts.

11/08/2009

BBB Advice for Using Layaway in Lieu of Credit Cards

Layaway — a popular graduated payment option just a couple decades ago — is making a comeback as retailers attempt to lure shoppers back into their stores for the upcoming holiday season.

11/07/2009

BBB Warns That Free Trials Are Anything But Free

Who doesn’t want a dazzling white smile? And now it’s easier than ever! No more expensive dentist visits! No more trips to the drug store for pricey over-the-counter whitening strips or kits.

11/04/2009

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Offers Suggestions for Spreading the Spirit of Giving Around the Office

The holidays are a time for giving, but many charities are feeling the squeeze of the recession and donations are down. Promoting philanthropy with employees is a great way to spread the holiday spirit and promote camaraderie around the office, according to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

11/02/2009

BBB 2010 Census Tips for the Public

If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative

11/01/2009

Cyber Thieves Prowl Social Networking Sites

Since, 2006, nearly 3,200 cases of hijacked social networking accounts have been reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

10/29/2009

Phony Debt Collectors Target Pay Day Loan Borrowers

The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims.

10/28/2009

551 Vehicles Converge on The Ranch for First Annual Shred, eCycle & Share Event

Volunteers from the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Colorado, Guaranty Bank and Trust and Boy Scouts help fill barrels with food and coats, semi trucks with computers and peripherals and the Apex on-site shredding truck with over 6 tons of paper at the 2009 Shred, eCycle & Share event Saturday, October 24.

10/26/2009

BBB: Flu Scams Nothing to Sneeze At

There’s nothing like a worldwide flu epidemic or pandemic — you get to choose what to call it — to bring out the crazies touting a plethora of life-saving antidotes, potions and gimmicks.

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.

10/25/2009

BBB Advice for Finding a Trustworthy Pest-Control Company

If you travel you could be at risk. For unwittingly bringing home stowaway bed bugs, that is. Or maybe you’re noticing some other creepy-crawlers taking over the interior of your home like field mice looking for a cozy place to wait out winter.

10/24/2009

Organizers Call Shred, eCycle & Share a Rousing Success

“It was fabulous,” said Pam King, president/CEO at the conclusion of the first-ever Shred, eCycle & Share Saturday at The Ranch.