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10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

09/23/2009

Tips on Having Your Furnace Serviced

The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips on having your furnace serviced so that you don’t get taken to the “cleaners” instead.

09/23/2009

Tips for Donors

Most charities are honest and ethical, but questionable solicitors are counting on the fact that you will not bother to check out the charity before you give. Here is some basic wise giving advice:

06/09/2009

Home Renovation Tips

Every year, with the onset of the nice weather, many people start to think about repairing or refreshing roofing, windows, general home improvements, or pools and spas.

06/01/2009

Tips on Joining the Gym

Complaints to BBB reveal how to get fit while avoiding the pitfalls

04/30/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

03/06/2009

Online Shopping Tips

10 Tips for Online Shopping

03/06/2009

Refunds & Exchanges

Since a sales transaction is regarded in law as a contract in which title to property is transferred, it is, generally, final.

03/06/2009

Tips on Energy Marketing

As a result of deregulation in the natural gas and electricity industries, consumers can now choose which company they wish to purchase either energy source from. Licenses have been issued to both industries to act as retailers selling both gas and electricity and in many cases the companies will offer both. Consumers can therefore choose to purchase from one of these licensed retailers or to stay with their local utility.

03/06/2009

Spring Cleaning? Advice From BBB To Avoid ID Theft

Spring is here and now is a good time to rid the house of paperwork that has accumulated over the past year. Better Business Bureau warns that, when it comes to cleaning out financial records, failing to shred sensitive documents can put you at risk of ID theft.

03/06/2009

Buying and Selling Gold

The Better Business Bureau provides the following BBB Tips to both safeguard and educate the public with regard to selling gold.

03/06/2009

Hiring a Tax Preparation Company

BBB offers the following advice when searching for help with taxes

11/28/2008

Gift Cards Not Always The Perfect Gift

Gift cards are a common holiday gift, but your Better Business Bureau warns that if consumers are not careful their gift car could be worthless in a few months.

10/31/2008

Tips on Hiring a Snow Removal Contractor

If your plan is to leave the shovel in the garage this winter and hire a snow-removal contractor, the BBB recommends the following tips:

07/11/2008

Tips on Driveways

A poorly designed and constructed driveway that begins to crack and crumble after its first winter is far more expensive than a well-constructed driveway which costs a little more to start with but remains solid and attractive for many years with minimum upkeep.