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11/19/2009

BBB Provides Consumers Six Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season

As the nation collectively tightens its belt this winter, many families are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing any of their holiday cheer. Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can cut down on spending and reduce household costs in their everyday lives without compromising the fun of the holiday season.

11/19/2009

Consumer Alerts for November 2009

In an effort to keep the media and public informed, the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina offers monthly BBB Consumer Alerts.

11/19/2009

BBB Says Know the Red Flags When Shopping Online

With the holidays approaching, consumers are reminded to be cautious when making online purchases

11/16/2009

Top Businesses and Nonprofit Leader to be Honored Nationally by Better Business Bureau

Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. Three businesses -Allsup (Belleville, IL),Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL) and Marrokal Construction (San Diego, CA) - were named Finalist in the Marketplace Excellence competition.

11/12/2009

BBB Offers Resources for Consumers to Assist Families at Fort Hood

Consumers should beware of scammers seeking to take advantage of national headlines

11/05/2009

BBB Warns of Google Name Used by Work at Home Offers

Raleigh business alleges consumers can make money by marketing on the Internet

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.

10/22/2009

BBB Utilizes Online Videos to Alert Consumers

Video Tips to Fight Local Scams Available at bbb.org

10/20/2009

Nearly 10 Tons of Documents Shredded at BBB Event

490 Participate in Community Awareness Initiative

10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

10/13/2009

BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education

Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on October 17, 2009.

10/13/2009

BBB Offers Timetable for Shredding Sensitive Documents

Hosts Free Shredding Event on October 17

10/07/2009

Black and Decker Donates Paper Shredders for BBB Event

“Secure Your ID” Day is October 17

10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

10/01/2009

Post Foods Joins BBB Self Regulation Initiative on Child-Directed Food Advertising

The Council of Better Business Bureaus today announced that Post Foods, LLC has become a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative.