News Center

Search The Entire News Archive

Show articles related to:
6 Articles from the past 90 days
   
 

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.

11/11/2009

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.

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.

09/30/2009

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.

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