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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.

11/13/2009

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.

11/11/2009

Job-Seekers and Businesses Beware of Fraudulent Money Transfers

The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name.

11/11/2009

BBB Issues Warning On Web Companies Linked To Adept Results

About a dozen Internet companies linked to Adept Results, a company with offices in Pennsylvania and Missouri, are generating complaints from consumers about unwanted products and services.

11/10/2009

New Time Share Scam

11/10/2009

Supporting the Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.

11/03/2009

091103e BBB Tips for Boosting Office Morale

Many small business owners are struggling to stay afloat and are being forced to make tough decisions - such as instituting layoffs or budget cuts. In the wake of these decisions, office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. The Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.

11/03/2009

091103d BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. 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.

11/03/2009

091103c Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The 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.

11/03/2009

091103b Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

The Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme.

11/02/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online

This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. The Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. The BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

10/20/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits Fulton County Board of Commissioners

Not Even The Government Is Safe From Fake Check Scams!

10/09/2009

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.

10/06/2009

Online Fake Furniture Company

Surplus-Furniture.com fraudlently uses BBB Accredited Business address.

09/29/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.