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11/11/2009

Supporting the Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Many Americans will want to do what they can monetarily and otherwise to support the victims of the Fort Hood shooting. Unfortunately, such tragedies also bring out scam artists hoping to take advantage of them.

09/30/2009

BBB Tips for Reducing Junk Mail

Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft.

07/01/2009

Second BBB Warning About Persistent Credit Card Robocalls

For the second time in three weeks, the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South is issuing a consumer alert about robocalls that promise to lower the interest rates on your credit cards.

07/01/2009

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia

Immediately following the announcement of Michael Jackson’s sudden death, enterprising individuals began selling memorabilia online to take advantage of the increased demand. The Better Business Bureau warns that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold is sentimental and the currently inflated prices for many items will drop over time.

06/15/2009

Advice for Dealing with Storm Damage

The damage caused by natural disasters often brings out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out persons who take advantage of those who have already been victimized. Some of the most common "after-disaster" scams involve clean-up efforts, tree and limb removal services, and repairs to homes, heating and cooling equipment. Itinerant workers from other parts of the country flock to disaster-stricken areas.

05/29/2009

BBB Sees Increase in Text Messaging and Voicemail Phishing Attempts

BBB Sees increase in phishing attempts via text messaging and voice mail

04/28/2009

US Department of the Treasury Consumer Advisory: Foreclosure Rescue Scams

04/27/2009

Consumer Alert: US Fidelis

03/20/2009

BBB Small Business Advice: Think you can’t afford TV advertising? Think again.

Because of the declining economy, larger companies are cutting back on their ad buys and smaller businesses are reaping the benefits of significantly lower rates. Television ads that were once relegated to the early morning hours are now ubiquitous and products such as the Snuggie and Shamwow are household names. For small business owners interested in advertising on TV, Better Business Bureau offers guidance on how to effectively manage the process of getting the attention of customers on the small screen.

02/24/2009

BBB Warns Job Hunters to Steer Clear of Rebate Processing Job Scams

Tough Economy Raises Interest in Work-at-Home Jobs, but Most Are Not Legitimate

09/26/2008

BBB Consumer Alert: Mystery Shopping Scam

08/22/2008

BBB Advice & Alert Series: Do-Not-Call Registries

How to register a landline or cell phone number on the state or national Do-Not-Call registry

08/05/2008

BBB Advice & Alert Series: How to End Unwanted Junk Mail

One Man's Garbage Is an ID Thief's Goldmine

02/06/2008

Advice for Dealing with Storm Damage

10/03/2007

BBB Cautions Sports Fans: Play Smart When Buying Tickets Online

With the college football season underway, the National Football League (NFL) kicking off this week and Major League Baseball (MLB) pennant races and playoffs filling fall calendars, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for fraudulent sellers when shopping for hard-to-get tickets online.