http://hawaii.bbb.org 10 Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT A clever scam in the form of a fake Facebook account cancellation email is making the rounds. Don’t let the threat of losing your account trick you into installing malware on your computer. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/scammers-fake-facebook-account-cancellation-notices-34506 Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT BBB Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping It’s almost Mother’s Day! Whether you are ordering flowers, shopping for custom jewelry, or arranging for a special spa day appointments for the wonderful women in their life, be a smart consumer. BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day vender scam, especially when shopping online. BBB urges consumers to take extra precaution with placing floral orders, especially online. “Not all online florists are the same,” says Rosemary Nye, spokesperson for the local Better Business Bureau. “While some people are extremely happy with their online floral purchases, others find themselves disappointed when the flowers don’t arrive on time, or don’t arrive at all.” In 2011, more than 96,000 consumers searched for trustworthy florists on www.bbb.org. Most major floral delivery services are BBB Accredited Businesses, as are more than 500 local f http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-successful-mothers-day-shopping-34234 Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau® (BBB) has announced the recipients of the 2012 BBB Torch Awards before a large crowd of business, civic and nonprofit leaders. Alaka’i Mechanical, Hawaii Human Resources (HiHR), Schweitzer Consulting LLC, and the Institute of Human Services (IHS) were named winners by this year’s judges. Jackie Choy and Theresa Kong Kee were also honored for their commitment towards consumer advocacy. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/hawaiis-bbb-announces-2012-torch-award-recipients-34118 Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/new-phishing-scam-hurts-small-businesses-34130 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/top-tips-to-get-your-finances-in-order-33780 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-consumers-and-businesses-about-phishing-scam-33646 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Hawaii's BBB, the leader in advancing marketplace trust, has announced the finalists of its 2012 BBB Torch Awards program. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/hawaiis-better-business-bureau-announces-2012-torch-awards-finalists-33565 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Network, Collaborate and Connect with others and learn to grow your business with emerging media. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/bbb-social-media-seminar-33297 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/kony-2012-video-sends-mixed-message-to-young-activists-33227 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history. http://hawaii.bbb.org/article/complaints-down-but-huge-jump-in-inquiries-means-shoppers-are-doing-their-homework-32899