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11/02/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

11/02/2009

Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.

11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/02/2009

Skepticism Healthy to Avoid Swine Flu Scams; BBB Warns of Fraudulent Health Items

Hawaii’s BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams.

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.

10/13/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/13/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is nationally alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor

09/29/2009

Credit Repair Organizations and the Law

Credit Repair Organizations have attracted considerable attention as a "problem industry." If you know what to look for, you can discern the good from the bad.

09/28/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits Company In Georgia

No Company Is Safe From Becoming A Victim Of The Fake Check Scam!

09/24/2009

BBB Warns Of Buying Flood Damaged Cars

Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle

08/27/2009

Kruse blames lack of payment on others' failure to pay

08/27/2009

Don't give personal information to telemarketers!

08/27/2009

Fake check scams continue to find their way into consumer mailboxes

08/12/2009

Is your "Home for Rent" on Craigslist?