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12/23/2011

BBB’s Naughty and Nice List

Better Business Bureau predicts they are going to be less “Grinchy” about their gifts than they have been in years past. BBB checked Santa’s list and here’s what they found:

11/22/2011

Keep Your Holiday Budget on Track

Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year

11/10/2011

11 Ways to Help Veterans on 11-11-11

Better Business Bureau arms consumers and business owners with suggestions on how to support veterans and military service members this Veterans Day: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

11/01/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give – Give Wisely this Holiday Season

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/28/2010

Fraud Attempts Reported from Online Holiday Shopping

Online customers of a national retail store are being targeted in a possible online shopping grand prize give away scheme. BBB has received multiple complaints from consumers who have shopped online in recent weeks and as a result, are being targeted by phone for a false giveaway.

12/20/2010

Do’s and Don’ts of Giving and Receiving Gift Cards

Avoid getting ripped off by one of the nation’s most popular gifts

12/15/2010

Scrutinize Your Credit Card Bill says Carol

There are many ways people can add unauthorized charges to your credit card account. They don’t even have to have seen your credit card number. Here are some of the ways.

12/15/2010

Free Wi-Fi Scam Strikes at Airports

Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers. “Hackers are now taking advantage of travelers who want to stay connected,” said BBB President Barry Goggin. “They are setting up fake Wi-Fi connections designed to steal your personal information without you even knowing it.”