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11/24/2009

Protect Your Identity Week Event Attract Thousands: Five Hundred Tons of Material Shredded During the Week

Recognizing the need for continued education around identity theft prevention, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) jointly hosted National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) from October 17-24.

11/23/2009

No sea presa de los suplantadores de identidad durante las fiestas

Better Business Bureau advierte que las fiestas de fin de año proporcionan muchas nuevas oportunidades para que los suplantadores de identidad hagan de las suyas, por lo que BBB ofrece el siguiente consejo para que resguarde su identidad cuando se encuentre en línea y cuando no esté en Internet.

11/23/2009

No se deje estafar cuando compre artículos electrónicos en línea: BBB advierte sobre las señales de peligro de un sitio de estafas

Better Business Bureau advierte a los compradores por Internet que algunas opciones de artículos electrónicos en línea son demasiado buenas para ser verdad. BBB recomienda a los compradores que en estas fiestas estén atentos a los cinco indicadores de peligro de tiendas inescrupulosas de artículos electrónicos.

11/23/2009

Reembolsos por correo: Ahora disponibles en papel o plástico

Los minoristas y fabricantes están modificando la forma en que envían los reembolsos, y Better Business Bureau aconseja que ahora es más importante que nunca leer la letra pequeña al momento de presentar una solicitud de reembolso.

11/23/2009

Sea un postor informado cuando busque los regalos imprescindibles de este año en las subastas en línea

Better Business Bureau ofrece consejos a los compradores para evitar ser estafados cuando buscan ofertas y obsequios difíciles de obtener en las subastas en línea.

11/23/2009

BBB Wise Giving Alliance aconseja cómo propagar el espíritu de entrega en la oficina

BBB Wise Giving Alliance ofrece los siguientes consejos para incentivar las donaciones de beneficencia en el lugar de trabajo.

11/23/2009

BBB Wise Giving Alliance aconseja cómo propagar el espíritu de entrega en la oficina

BBB Wise Giving Alliance ofrece los siguientes consejos para incentivar las donaciones de beneficencia en el lugar de trabajo.

11/19/2009

BBB Provides Consumers Six Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season

As the nation collectively tightens its belt this winter, many families are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing any of their holiday cheer. Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can cut down on spending and reduce household costs in their everyday lives without compromising the fun of the holiday season.

11/19/2009

10 Tips for Safe Online Shopping This Holiday Season

Bargain hunters will undoubtedly be flocking to the Internet for holiday sales this year, and overall, online sales are again expected to increase this season as more shoppers forego the trip to the store and tick off the names on their “nice” list from the comfort of their homes. Unfortunately, your Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers will again be setting up shop online this year, using low prices to entice shoppers, but ultimately not delivering the goods. BBB is offering 10 tips for gift givers to help them stay safe and secure when shopping online this holiday season.

11/19/2009

Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays

Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.

11/19/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

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.

11/02/2009

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.