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11/13/2009

BlueHippo Faces Contempt for Ongoing Computer Financing Scam

FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems.

11/03/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

Following the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. While many of the details of the program are still yet to be determined, the Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

11/03/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

The Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. Because the sites often use the Google name and prominently display its iconic logo, consumers often assume they are getting a job with Google when in fact they were getting taken in by yet another work-at-home scheme.

09/08/2009

BBB Urges Speedy Payment in Cash for Clunkers Program

BBB presidents co-sign a letter to President Obama and Sec. of Transportation urging speedy payments in Cash for Clunkers program

09/29/2008

BBB Reports Americans’ Trust in Business has Dropped in 13 of 15 Industries Examined

Better Business Bureau announced findings from its second BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Index survey, noting American consumers say in a seven-month period their trust in businesses has fallen in 13 of 15 industries measured, with an overall composite Index decline in consumer trust of 14 percent. And nearly half (47 percent) of those surveyed say they have only “some, very little or no trust at all” in companies they do business with in everyday life.

03/24/2008

Consumer Alert- Turfco, Fort Knox Security, Weaver Investments

March 24, 2008, Memphis, TN - The BBB is issuing its third consumer alert on Turfco, a lawn care and pest control company. The BBB has already received 21 complaints from Turfco customers in 2008 and 42 complaints in the past six months. Turfco is located at 1717 Bartlett Rd. in Memphis.

02/13/2008

Valentine Message May Not Be So Sweet

11/28/2007

Privacy Issues and ID Theft are Top Concerns of Online Shoppers, According to New Survey by BBB

11/06/2007

BBB Advises Donors on California