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08/29/2012

Free Turns to Fee

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently reminded us, in an alert, that free can quickly turn to a fee.

07/18/2012

BBB Alert: Firms Say Progressive Business Publications Charged Them For Unwanted Newsletters

The BBB warns businesses to be wary of solicitations from Progressive Business Publications or International Credit Recovery, a New York firm hired to collect on Progressive subscriptions.

05/08/2012

AMT Auditing Services Broke Agreements On Mortgage Audits, Customers Tell BBB

AMT Auditing Services of American Fork, Utah, charged homeowners hundreds of dollars for 'risk-free' mortgage audits, then either delayed refunds or never made them, customers told the BBB.

03/08/2012

Attorney General Brings Action Against AGT American Silver and Gold

The Texas Attorney General froze the assets of AGT American Silver and Gold March 1, and issued a temporary restraining order against the owners of the Austin-area company, which sells gold and silver bullion and coins.

01/24/2012

BBB Alert: Bureau Of Prescription Health, Free Medicine Foundation Charge For 'Free' Services

The BBB advises consumers to avoid doing business with Missouri-based Bureau of Prescription Health, which charges consumers $10 per prescription to help them apply for free or low-cost medications.

12/19/2011

Customers Tell BBB: 'Free' Face Cream Offer From Radialabs Led To Unexpected Charges

Radialabs, a company that touts its wrinkle-reducing face cream as “the fountain of youth in a bottle,” has left disgruntled customers across Missouri, Illinois and the nation, the BBB warns.

08/30/2011

ID Dept of Finance Warns: Mortgage Modification Scam via Freedom Companies Lending aka Freedom Financial Mortgage

Targeting Spanish speaking Idaho homeowners with false promises of a government-guaranteed mortgage loan modification for a large upfront fee

08/24/2011

Don't Give in to this Grant Company

"Grant Writer" Takes Money Complaints for Granted

08/10/2011

Trip Traps at Sales Presentations

The lure is simple: Sit through a sales presentation and get a "free" vacation, cruise or gift card. Better Business Bureau tells consumers to think twice before accepting an invitation.

04/11/2011

April 12 is Free Cone Day

With gas prices being so high, why not enjoy a treat on the house? Go ahead and put your wallet away.

04/05/2011

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for E-Cigarettes

BBB is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for e-cigarettes. Over the past year, BBB received hundreds of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing often hundreds of dollars in recurring charges.

02/01/2011

Airlines Offer Free Facebook Access

Starting today, passengers on seven major airlines will be able to access Facebook for free all month.

12/10/2010

When Is “Free” Really Free? The Importance of Self-Regulation in Advertising

When a retailer advertises something is “free”, is it really free?

12/06/2010

Download Free Software the Smart Way

When downloading software, free is always the best price. But it is important to be careful of downloading a program that comes with malicious software embedded in your download.

11/29/2010

How to Receive Your FREE Credit Report Once A Year

Every consumer is entitled to one FREE credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus - Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.


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