BBB News

Observe BBB Advice to Avoid Memorial Day Scams

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Guard Against Strange Solicitations

Small Businesses Benefit from BBB Tips

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds business owners to stay informed with “better business” articles

Employ Caution With Secret Shopper Job Offers

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With most mystery shopper job offer scams, cashiers’ checks and letters arrive in the mail.

Shred Day Supports ID Theft Prevention

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Dispose of Documents and Old Cell Phones

Mitigate Mother's Day Madness

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Along With Mom, BBB Knows Best When it Comes to Shopping

Meat Sales May Burn Buyers

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Customers Beef About Shady Solicitors and Questionable Quality

Spread Support During Small Business Month

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BBB Boosts Better Business Benefits

Hundreds Turn Out For BBB's Secure Your ID Day

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BBB Secure Your ID Day

Customers Gripe About Company Trying To Get Their Goat

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Don’t Let Businesses “Kid” Around With Money

Be Money Smart By Shredding and Recycling

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

- How do personal documents, identification cards and cell phones end up in the wrong hands?

Tax Refund Reminder: Review Funds First

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Spend or Save Wisely

Beaver Worx Does Work, But Leaves Liens

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Complainants Contest Liens from Roofing Suppliers

BBB Identifies Industry Complaint Patterns By State

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The First Quarter Top 20 Stats Show State Trends

Is Financial Literacy Low?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to keep track of their credit, debt and sensitive financial documents.

Boost Credit Scores

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington offers tips to improve credit scores

Schemers of the World Promise to Stop Scamming

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Most consumers know someone who has been scammed out of money or victimized by identity theft, but recent news suggests that fraudsters are finally ready to retire from scamming.

Decode Fake Customer Reviews Online

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Consumers researching businesses, products and services may find more than just reliable reviews on the Web; recent research by Cornell University indicates that some feedback is planted.

Don't Be Fooled by Jokers Racing

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

- Power sports enthusiasts have found the joke is on them after placing online orders through jokersracing.com. According to complaints filed with Better Business Bureau, shoppers allege that online orders from Jokers Racing are not delivered and attempts for refunds are unsuccessful.

Customers Tell BBB: SaveMore.com Took Money For Daily Deal Coupons, Never Delivered

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 online shoppers from across the nation – including dozens from Missouri and Illinois – said they never received discount coupons purchased from the Texas-based deal site SaveMore.com

BBB Alert: $1,000 Gift Card Ploy Used in Smishing Scheme

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? Despite the attraction of a $1,000 gift card, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.

BBB Commends 2012 Business of the Year Winners

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Three Businesses Earn High Marks from Local Judges

That Pot of Gold Might be a Sham-rock

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

St. Patrick’s Day Phishing Scams Surface as People Look to Celebrate the Occasion

Eksentrik Clearing Services Racks Up Fewer Magazines Than Complaint

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Slam the Door on Dubious Door-to-Door Deals

NCPW Reminder: Use Resources

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

For the fifth tip of National Consumer Protection Week—or NCPW—Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to turn to consumer protection groups.

NCPW Reminder: Guard Against Identity Theft

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

For the fourth tip of National Consumer Protection Week—or NCPW—Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to take steps in identity protection.

NCPW Reminder: Understand Purchase Rights

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Pre-purchase and post-purchase, it is critical to understand consumer rights in case issues arise

NCPW Reminder: Watch Out for Scam Red Flags

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

For the second tip of National Consumer Protection Week, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to heed scam warning signs

NCPW Reminder: Check Business Licensing

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A reminder to check business licensing before doing business with a company.

BBB Shreds Documents After Tax Season

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT

2012 Shred Day: April 21

BBB Alert: Serious Complaints Stack Up on Seterus Inc

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Consumers Report Mortgage Loan Servicing Problems

Tips of the Tradeshow

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Tread Carefully at Shows and Expos