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05/15/2012

Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna's Advertising not so Clear...Earning an " F rating" with BBB

Canton, Ohio – May 15, 2012 - The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna.

05/02/2012

Protect Your Move and Yourself During National Moving Month

May 2, 2012 – Columbus, OH - May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage consumers who aren’t careful.

05/01/2012

Don't Waste Time with Midwest Timeshares, BBB Says

The Central Ohio Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about Midwest Timeshares, a Green Bay-based timeshare reseller who has racked up 70 complaints from consumers in 33 states and Canada.

04/10/2012

It's Financial Literacy Month: Do You Know How Your Money is Doing?

The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information:

04/02/2012

BBB Urges Donors To Do Their Homework before Giving to Kids' Charities

For many donors, nothing tugs at the heartstrings -- and loosens the purse strings -- more than a picture of a child. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that before contributing to a children’s charity, donors understand where their money is going.

03/07/2012

Personal Service Missing From 'Personally Yours'

olumbus, OH—March 6, 2012 – BBB is alerting consumers of Central Ohio about a Las Vegas company Personally Yours, who, according to 123 complaints, from 25 states charges consumers for personalized clothing and fails to deliver the product on time, or in some cases, at all.

03/06/2012

BBB Consumer Alert: Tax Preparation Scam Operator Opens Doors Under New Name

Columbus, OH – March 6, 2012 – BBB is alerting the public about a Central Ohio company now doing business as X-Press Taxes. According to consumers complaints in eight states the company has filed for tax refunds on behalf of consumers and failed to deliver the refund.

03/01/2012

Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.

02/16/2012

SCAM ALERT

02/10/2012

Avoid Falling Head Over Heels for Valentine's Day Scams

02/07/2012

Protecting Data-Does Your Business Know What to Do?

In times of escalating privacy and data breaches, customers expect every business — large or small — that collects their sensitive personal information will protect it. Better Business Bureau advises business owners to proactively address customer anxiety and takes steps to both prevent and prepare for a security breach.

02/07/2012

Buyer Beward as Shoddy Knock-Offs Infiltrate the Internet

The market for counterfeit luxury items is wide and deep, selling everything from jewelry and perfume to handbags and sunglasses. For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

02/07/2012

Don't Let an "Authorization Hold" Hold You Hostage

01/26/2012

BBB Warns to Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

01/13/2012

New Year's Resolution: Don't Cruise Your Way into a Vacation Scam

As the winter months set in and the snow piles up, nothing sounds better than relaxing under a tropical sun. Winter and spring are prime cruising months, but Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to read all of the fine print before signing up for a special cruise deal.


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