BBB Presss Releases

Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

Moving Scams Still a Problem for Many

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move

New BBB Serving Greater Los Angeles Has Banner First Month Helping Consumers and Businesses

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

BBB Serving Greater Los Angeles had a banner first month of operations, fielding nearly half a million inquiries and processing nearly 6,000 complaints.

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.

Better Business Bureau Expels Los Angeles Organization for Failure to Meet Standards

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

BBB of the Southland, the Better Business Bureau that served the greater Los Angeles marketplace, has been expelled from the national organization, has lost its right to use the BBB name and logo, and was cut off from services provided by CBBB, the umbrella organization.

In Its 100th Year, Better Business Bureau Breaks All Records for Consumer Services

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada.