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01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.

01/12/2010

BBB Announces the 2010 Torch Award Call for Entries

BBB Serving Central Ohio announced today that entries are now being accepted for the 2010 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics

01/04/2010

BBB’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for a Consumer-Savvy 2010

The New Year is here and, because of the rough economy, it’s more important than ever to resolve to be a savvy consumer.

01/04/2010

Out of Work? The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring Nationwide

The national unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent, but the good news is that the upcoming 2010 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary, part-time jobs across the United States.

01/04/2010

Start Saving Now for the Holidays with a Christmas Club Account

One way to budget for the added expense of gifts, food and decorations over the holidays is to take advantage of a Christmas Club.

01/04/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Five Tips for Ensuring Social Media Success in 2010

One New Year’s resolution that many small business owners are making is to increase their use of social media to promote their business online through sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.

12/29/2009

BBB Lists Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

Columbus, OH – January 6, 2010 - Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2009. Not surprisingly, many scams sought to take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic circumstances—such as the unemployed. Additionally, the use of free-trial offers to lock consumers into recurring credit and debit card charges was widespread online.

12/17/2009

BBB, FTC, and Visa Partner to Educate Consumers about Online Scams

Twenty-nine percent of online U.S. consumers victimized by deceptive marketing.

12/02/2009

The Better Business Bureau Launches Service to Protect Online Holiday Shoppers

Furthering its commitment to create a community of trustworthy businesses, Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they search and shop online this holiday season.

11/30/2009

Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves over the Holidays

Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.

11/30/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

11/30/2009

Mail-In Rebates: Now Available in Paper or Plastic

Once the excitement of the holidays wears off, it’s time to start reaping the promised rewards of mail-in rebates. Retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and Better Business Bureau advises that it’s more important than ever to read the fine print when filing for a rebate.

11/30/2009

Be a Savvy Bidder When Hunting Down This Year’s Must-Have Gifts Through Online Auctions

Online auctions can be a great place for finding deals at any time of year, but over the holidays such sites become hot spots for tracking down popular and hard-to-get gifts — such as new game consoles or must-have toys. Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.

11/12/2009

BBB 2009 Student of Integrity Award Recipients Announced

November 12, 2009 -Columbus OH – The Better Business Bureau’s Center for Character Ethics announced the 2009 Student of Integrity Scholarship Recipients today at an awards luncheon honoring the ten students.