http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=79&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-13222 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Not Even The Government Is Safe From Fake Check Scams! http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/fake-check-scam-hits-fulton-county-board-of-commissioners-13220 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/beware-of-the-1000-dollar-groceries-pay-only-390-claim-12398 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-telemarketers-calling-for-your-advertising-dollars-12489 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT In this day and age lots of people are looking for employment. The BBB is advising job hunters to be alert as scammers are looking to take advantage of those who are already facing tough financial situations. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/job-hunters-beware-12158 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/top-businesses-and-nonprofit-leader-to-be-honored-nationally-by-better-business-bureau-13574 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/bluehippo-faces-contempt-for-ongoing-computer-financing-scam-13575 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/job-seekers-and-businesses-beware-of-fraudulent-money-transfers-13576 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/bbb-issues-warning-on-web-companies-linked-to-adept-results-13578 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/new-time-share-scam-13579 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/091103e-bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale-13580 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/091103d-bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13582 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/091103c-five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13583 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/091103b-make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13584 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-13585 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://columbus-ga.bbb.org/article/supporting-the-victims-of-the-fort-hood-tragedy-13581