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02/09/2012

BBB Advice for Avoiding Automobile Repair Scams

When your vehicle needs repairs, you don't need a crash course in auto mechanics, but you should know how to find a reliable shop and mechanic.

02/08/2012

BBB Advice for Navigating the Funeral Process

During an emotionally-charged time it can be easy to spend more than might be necessary. BBB recommends the following advice for navigating the funeral process.

02/07/2012

Scammers Target Investors Through Social Media Sites

With the rise in popularity of social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, many scammers are finding it easy to sell fraudulent investment scams to unwary investors. The Texas State Securities Board issued a release last September advising people to be wary of social media investments scams.

02/03/2012

BBB Advice: Proceed with Caution When Dating Online

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Are you looking for love? Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people.

02/02/2012

BBB Offers Advice for Safe and Successful Valentine's Day Shopping

If you're going to go through the task of sending flowers, candy or gifts for Valentine's Day, BBB offers advice for safe and successful shopping.

01/11/2012

Resolve to be a Smarter Consumer in 2012

The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

12/30/2011

BBB Offers 10 Resolutions For A Safe, Scam-Free New Year

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has 10 resolutions that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money in 2012.

12/27/2011

BBB Offers End of Year Checklist to Help Start 2012

December is the time for family, travel, food and fun. However, for businesses it is a great time to evaluate 2011 successes, and determine business needs for the upcoming year.

12/19/2011

Road Safety Tips for Holiday Road Trips

With less than a week until Christmas, many families are finalizing their holiday plans. Whether you’re taking a trip to a family member’s house or a friend’s house, Better Business Bureau recommends putting some extra thought into your travel plans.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/13/2011

Lottery Winning Notices Falsely Claim To Be Sponsored By Better Business Bureau

A new scam is fraudulently using the Better Business Bureau’s name in order to steal thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a sweepstakes or lottery.

12/13/2011

Five Years of Industry Self-Regulation Results in Remarkable Changes in Food Advertising to Kids, Says BBB

Five years ago, leading food and beverage companies made a major commitment to be a part of the solution to childhood obesity by agreeing to limit what foods they advertise to children under the age of 12.

12/13/2011

BBB Warns Against Providing Personal Information

Your BBB has received several telephone calls from consumers living in the Pueblo area reporting that they have received solicitation calls from a company offering a FREE blood kit test for diabetes.

12/12/2011

A Peek into 2012 Consumer Trends - for You and Santa

’Tis that time of year when prognosticators give a heads up to consumers as to what they can expect in the coming year. Learning what will be hot in 2012 just might help Santa – and you! – pick perfect gifts for friends and family.


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