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02/04/2010

New Credit Card Regulations Kick In; BBB explains what it means to you

Credit card holders can circle February 22 on their calendar as the day when new consumer protections laid out in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 kick in. Better Business Bureau explains what these new consumer protections mean to cardholders across the U.S.

02/04/2010

Nuevas Regulaciones de Tarjetas de Crédito Están por Llegar; BBB Explica lo que Significa para Usted

A continuación se encuentran sólo algunos de los nuevos reglamentos y protecciones para el consumidor, como resultado de la ley CARD.

01/26/2010

New BBB Board Leadership Announced for 2010

The Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Central, Northern and Western Arizona (BBB) has elected five Arizona leaders to its 2010 Executive Committee.

01/13/2010

Out of Work? The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring Nationwide

The upcoming 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary, part-time jobs across the United States. BBB offers advice and tips on how to land a job.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Verify Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

BBB warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. BBB offers six tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations.

01/12/2010

BBB’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for a Consumer-Savvy 2010

Resolve to take action and become a savvy, self-protected consumer. Better Business Bureau offers the following Top Ten New Year’s resolutions to protect yourself from potential frauds and scams.

01/07/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Five Tips for Ensuring Social Media Success in 2010

One New Year’s resolution that many small business owners are making is to increase their use of social media to promote their business online through sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners ease into the waters thoughtfully when planning to launch a social media strategy; otherwise, they risk abandoning the ship in frustration.

01/06/2010

BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the list.

12/16/2009

Gift Giving Ideas to Avoid Return/Exchange Hassles

Returns and exchanges have become as common during the holiday season as Santa and his sleigh. Contrary to popular belief, the experience does not have to be a hassle if you and your gift giver are prepared before going back to the store.

12/10/2009

Extended Warranties: What to Consider Before Saying 'Yes'

BBB offers consumers the following things to consider when faced with the decision of whether or not to buy an extended warranty.

12/09/2009

Holidays Bring Fake Check Scam with a New Twist

You may receive a telephone call claiming you’ve won a foreign lottery and the caller will offer to send a check—just in time for the holidays. Sound too good to be true? Your BBB says it likely is...

12/08/2009

BBB Advice on How to Spread the Spirit of Giving Around the Office

Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for encouraging charitable giving in the workplace.

12/04/2009

BBB Launches Service to Protect Online Holiday Shoppers

BBB’s Accredited Business Locator displays the “BBB Accredited Business” seal whenever consumers search for products or services using Google, Yahoo! and Bing.

12/03/2009

Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays

Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.

11/30/2009

BBB Warns Consumers Nationwide of Local Business Opportunity Company

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers across the country about Maximum Business Concepts, a Phoenix-based company, also known as Merchant Referral Solutions (MRS) that targets unsuspecting consumers who are looking for a work-at-home opportunity.