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05/07/2012
Products advertised to children are now lower in calories, sugars, sodium and fats; that was the some of the progress under self-regulation reported at CDC’s Weight of the Nation conference today by Elaine Kolish, Director of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) and Vice President at the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
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05/03/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
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05/01/2012
Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.
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04/03/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
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04/03/2012
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow?
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04/03/2012
Seventy-six percent of Americans are stressed about money, according to research by the American Psychological Association, and more than two-thirds of employers say that contributed to higher health costs, employee absences and lost productivity.
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04/03/2012
Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves
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03/13/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that publicity about the NCAA Basketball Tournament is likely to breed scams involving tickets, hotels and merchandise.
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03/09/2012
For more than 35 years, the BBB Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU)has been helping parents control what their kids see and hear on television, radio and, more recently, the Internet by evaluating child-directed advertising and promotional material. Working closely with major advertising trade associations, CARU developed Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Children's Advertising and a process for enforcing them.
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03/09/2012
For the fifth tip of National Consumer Protection Week—or NCPW—Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to turn to consumer protection groups.
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02/16/2012
Tax season is upon us again and BBB is encouraging taxpayers to do some legwork before selecting tax preparation help.
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02/13/2012
Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people. These days, one in five relationships started online. BBB offers tips to help you recognize when a relationship may not be so sweet.
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02/13/2012
Market Research released a report last month stating that dating services are a $2.1 billion industry, with online dating representing 53 percent of the market. With an estimated 1,500 online dating sites, according to Market Research, Better Business Bureau advises those consumers looking for love to be cautious and thoroughly research sites before committing their heart and money.
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01/18/2012
An email scam using Better Business Bureau’s name and ‘Start With Trust’ tagline is flooding inboxes across the nation this morning. Follow these tips to avoid malware and phishing attacks.
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12/22/2011
The holidays are a time for cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers.
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