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02/04/2010

Toyota and Honda Recall Information

The following Toyota and Honda recall information was provided by www.Toyota.com/recall and http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5376.

02/02/2010

100202a Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer

Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. The Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Check Out Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

Not All Charities are Equipped to Help and Some Might be Fraudulent, Warns BBB

12/23/2009

BBB Announces Partnership with J.D. Power and Associates

Pittsburgh, PA December 21, 2009 – The Better Business Bureau announced a national partnership with J.D. Power and Associates to better assist consumers in their choices for auto dealers, insurance agents, home inspectors, movers and home builders.

12/01/2009

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Advice on How to Spread the Spirit of Giving Around the Office

Promoting philanthropy with employees is a great way to spread the holiday spirit and promote camaraderie around the office. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for encouraging charitable giving in the workplace.

11/04/2009

BBB Releases Winter 2009 Wise Giving Guide

As many consumers consider making end-of-year donations to their favorite charities, the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Winter 2009 Wise Giving Guide is a ready source of guidance.

11/03/2009

091103a 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

091103b 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.

11/03/2009

091103c Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.

11/02/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online

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

11/02/2009

BBB 2010 Census Tips for the Public

If a U.S. Census Bureau employee knocks on your door, here are some recognition tips to assure the validity of the field representative

10/16/2009

Fraudulent BBB Emails

Return of Fraudulent emails from the BBB attempt to steal the identities of businesses and individuals.

10/09/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/05/2009

High Price for Vanity Publications

The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500."