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04/04/2013

Is an End to Illegal Robocalls in Sight?

Telemarketers are prohibited by law from calling consumers on the Do Not Call Registry. They also are forbidden to call cell phones. This has not stopped them.

01/14/2013

Consumers’ Phones Being Flooded with Annoying Robocalls

BBBs across the country are being inundated with calls from consumers complaining about an increase in annoying “robocalls”.

11/12/2012

Small Business Tip: Small Business Saturday Helps Make a Big Difference

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year.

10/30/2012

BBB Urges Consumers To Give Wisely In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

The Better Business Bureau is urging donors who want to help victims of Hurricane Sandy to check charities out before they give.

09/19/2012

BBB Alerts Consumers: Fake FBI Email Threatens Recipients with Arrest

There are several variations ofa fake "FBI" email making the rounds. One version, signed by “Special Agent Terry Williams,” supposedly comes from the Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division.

06/25/2012

BBB Business Tips for Ensuring Your Business’ Insurance

Better Business Bureau offers answers to the following frequently asked questions on what happens to a policy-holder’s coverage if their insurance company goes out of business.

03/01/2012

New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protections

Effective today, March 1, amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule go into effect. The changes implement new disclosures that work-at-home businesses must provide to ensure consumers have the appropriate information they need when considering a work-at-home program.

02/07/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly With Credit Bureaus

Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.

01/03/2012

Set up a Disaster Plan for Your Business and Employees

Better Business Bureau advises business owners to develop a plan of action should their business face a disaster.

12/20/2011

BBB Warning: eBook Scams Rip Off Readers, Authors And Publishers

The growing popularity of electronic books, tablet computers and other devices has inspired scams by unrelated firms that target readers, authors and authorized book publishers, the BBB warns.

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.

12/06/2011

FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home

The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.

11/29/2011

How to Select a Merchant Processing Service for Your Business

Choosing a merchant processor is a very important decision and can be vital to the overall success of your business. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to do their homework before making a selection.

11/15/2011

BBB Cites Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings For Deceptive National Advertisements

The St. Louis Better Business Bureau (BBB) has raised concerns about misleading advertisements by Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings and its affiliates in Canton, Ohio.

10/21/2011

Breast Cancer Awareness Also Means Being Alert To Scams, Pink Product Puffery, BBB Advises

The BBB urges consumers to take the time to research the charities seeking their money and to understand claims by marketers of products that purport to benefit breast cancer research.


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