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02/22/2012

Run Local Locksmith Used Bait-And-Switch Tactics, Consumers Tell BBB

Run Local Locksmith of Michigan is the focus of complaints from customers who say they were lured by low advertised prices, but then charged much higher fees when workers responded to service calls.

02/21/2012

Football Fan Tells BBB: Ex Sport Group Turned Super Bowl Dream Into $5,000 Nightmare

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be extremely cautious when doing business with Ex Sport Group, a St. Louis County ticket broker.

02/21/2012

BBB Mobile Giving Foundation is Partnership of Two Leaders

Mobile giving is a critical tool for charities to raise funds when disaster strikes. In order to give donors the most trustworthy option, the Mobile Giving Foundation has joined forces with the BBB Wise Giving Alliance to create the BBB Mobile Giving Foundation.

02/17/2012

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address

A new email phishing scam targeting accountants and other business people is using a BBB.org email address and the American Institute of CPAs logo and name

02/16/2012

Consumers: ‘Tax relief’ firms do more harm than good

HOUSTON—Despite a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General, consumer complaints continue to pour in against TaxMasters, the popular Houston-based tax relief firm

02/16/2012

Connecticut BBB Issues Warning about Phony Income Tax Refund Emails

Connecticut Better Business Bureau reminds taxpayers that the IRS does not initiate contact by email or any social media tools to request personal or financial information from taxpayers.

02/16/2012

Phony Payday Loan Collection Calls Spark Up Again

Criminals pretending to represent loan firms threaten consumers

02/15/2012

BBB Warns Consumers About "Robo Calls"

Consumers across the country are telling the Better Business Bureau that they are being harassed by recent "robo calls" to their home and cell phones that offer to lower their interest rates.

02/13/2012

Consumers Tell BBB: Arrow Fence, Justin Blunt Reneged On Fence Jobs

Consumers are complaining that Arrow Fence of Granite City, Ill., failed to complete work as promised, the BBB warns.

02/13/2012

Don’t Let Your Valentine’s Day Love Match Scam Your Heart and Bank Account

Market Research released a report last month stating that dating services are a $2.1 billion industry, with online dating representing 53 percent of the market. With an estimated 1,500 online dating sites, according to Market Research, Better Business Bureau advises those consumers looking for love to be cautious and thoroughly research sites before committing their heart and money.

02/09/2012

Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For Valentines, 'One True Love

Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For Valentines, 'One True Love

02/09/2012

CONSUMER ALERT – SWEEPSTAKES SCAM PRETENDS IT’S THE BBB CALLING!

Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit, and Wayne Counties is cautioning consumers about phone calls that are purporting to be from your BBB about sweepstakes winnings. This is a scam – your BBB does not conduct sweepstakes.

02/09/2012

Alleged diploma mill program traced to Pakistan

HOUSTON—Stay in school. It’s the one thing Sherese Gilbert always told her kids. But the irony? She herself was a dropout.

02/09/2012

Debit Card Dangers

BBB Offers Safe Swiping Tips

02/07/2012

BBB Consumer Alert: Mo Money Taxes

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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