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09/18/2009

Medical Discount Plans…Are They What the Doctor Ordered?

Some consumers are looking for health care alternatives, including medical discount plans, frequently advertised on TV. However, BBB warns it’s not the same as health insurance.

07/28/2009

BBB Warns Against Three Common Check Scams

Better Business Bureau warns against some common check scams and offers tips on identifying the red flags of check scams.

07/07/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Read the fine print or risk getting burned with Twitter work-at-home offers

06/29/2009

BBB Offers Pet Owners Tips For Choosing a Pet Boarding or Pet-Sitting Services

Better Business Bureau offers tips to help you choose the most appropriate option for your pets’ “vacation.”

05/14/2009

BBB Money-Saving Advice: Tips for Clipping Coupons Online

The popularity of online coupons is on the rise and your Better Business Bureau has advice for identifying great deals and avoiding deceptive offers.

04/28/2009

BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online

Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, BBB warns that cash gifting is not a legitimate way to make a few extra dollars.

04/23/2009

BBB Says Buyer Beware When Clicking on Facebook Ads

Always read the fine print or risk paying the price

04/07/2009

BBB Guidelines on Finding a Financial Planner You Can Trust

In a challenging economic environment, finding a responsible financial planner and money manager is extremely important.

12/15/2008

BBB Advice on Giving and Receiving Pre-paid Bank Cards

12/11/2008

BBB Alert: Cyber Criminals Pose as FedEx, UPS, and Wal-Mart to Trick Consumers this Holiday Season

06/04/2008

Tips on Choosing a Wedding Photographer

02/05/2008

Be Scam Free This Tax Season

With tax season officially underway, BBB is receiving reports of tax scams targeting Valley residents.

01/11/2008

BBB Tips for Homeowners Renting During Super Bowl

With Super Bowl XLII just 23 days away, BBB reports an influx of calls from concerned homeowners questioning offers to help them rent their home for the big event.

01/01/2008

FTC - The Keys to Hiring a Reputable Locksmith

If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.

10/01/2007

FTC - Diversity Visa Lottery: Read the Rules, Avoid the Rip-Offs

If you or someone you know is trying to get a green card — the right to live in the United States permanently — be on the lookout for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys. They’ll claim that, for a fee, they can make it easier to enter the U. S. State Department’s annual Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (also known as the “green card lottery”) or increase your chances of winning the DV lottery.