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02/07/2012
Memphis TN, February 7, 2012 – The BBB is issuing a consumer alert about Mo Money Taxes, a tax preparation company headquartered in Memphis. Mo Money Taxes has had an F rating with the BBB in Memphis for several years for failure to respond to consumer complaints.
The BBB of the Mid-South has received 24 complaints on Mo Money Taxes in the past three years; 6 of those remain unanswered. Another 8 complaints that were recently filed are pending.
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02/06/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns anyone looking for love online to be aware that although some relationships develop there, criminals also troll the sites for victims who will send them money.
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02/03/2012
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers in the Permian Basin to be wary of a Feb. 5 class advertised as a “no-shoot, no-test” means of obtaining a Florida concealed handgun license. The advertisement may not be in line with Florida state law.
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02/03/2012
When your vehicle needs repairs you should know how to find a reliable mechanic. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your automobile gets fixed without a glitch.
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02/03/2012
Don't spend more than might be necessary during an emotionally-charged time. Follow Better Business Bureau's advice for navigating the funeral process.
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02/03/2012
For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.
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02/03/2012
Customers expect every business that collects their personal information to protect it. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to proactively address customer anxiety and takes steps to prevent and prepare for a security breach.
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02/03/2012
When dining out at a fancy restaurant or spending the night away in a hotel, it’s important to take notice of what the banking industry calls an “authorization hold” on your credit card.
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02/02/2012
The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina is issuing a warning about a local business that hasn’t been delivering on its orders.
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02/02/2012
NATIONAL BBB ALERT - An advanced fee loan company, GreenPoint Capital located in Lansing, Michigan, has been named by four consumers contacting the BBB, inquiring about their business practices. One consumer informed the BBB that GreenPoint Capital did not honor the contract she made with them after paying $800.00 by wire transfer. The consumer was told a $5000.00 loan would be in her account on 1/31/2012. The money was not provided, and the company representative called to ask for another $800.00, saying they needed more security on the loan. This consumer says GreenPoint Capital took everything she had plus money she borrowed from someone else to get the $800.00 to take out a loan.
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02/02/2012
Losing a pet is a devastating experience. When unscrupulous people who find ways to capitalize on your lost pet situation in order to dupe you out of money, the loss is even more devastating.BBB has received calls about scammers who are defrauding heartbroken pet owners in order to line their own pockets and advises pet owners who have advertised a lost pet to be wary of the following pet scams.
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01/31/2012
Some Houstonians are receiving Priority Mail packages from companies they've never heard of, and the packages contain money orders promising quick cash for little work, investigators say. Robert Arnold reports.
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01/31/2012
In some Latin America countries, a notario is a lawyer. In others, the title denotes someone who holds public office. In the United States, however, a notary is simply someone legally empowered to witness and certify documents and take affidavits and depositions. Scammers prey on Spanish-speaking immigrants in the U.S. who don't undertand the difference.
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01/30/2012
Better Business Bureau warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls.
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01/30/2012
Don't Say "I Do" to Dicey Wedding Deals
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