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01/14/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many Canadians will be looking for ways to help the victims. The Better Business Bureau warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well meaning donors.

12/03/2009

Better Business Bureau Goes Mobile: m.bbb.org

Consumers can now instantly access Better Business Bureau’s Reliability Report database through smart phones and other mobile devices, and an easy-to-remember Web URL (address): m.bbb.org.

12/03/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online

This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. The Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. The BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

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