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09/04/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau.

08/04/2009

BBB Warns Your Online Diploma Could be a Worthless Piece of Paper

It’s time to head back to school for many students and Better Business Bureau is warning consumers against online programs that offer fast and easy high school diplomas or college degrees.

07/24/2009

Online High School with Nogales Ties Offers Dubious High School Diplomas

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of Jefferson High School Online (JHSO), an unaccredited, Nogales-based online high school offering high school diplomas based partly on life experience.

07/08/2009

All That Glitters . . . Awards to Bi-State Businesses May Not Be What They Seem

07/07/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Through Tweets, e-mail and Web sites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter and Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns but the fine print can cost them every month.

06/30/2009

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia as an Investment; Value of Items Could Only Be Sentimental

06/30/2009

BBB Warns Against Three Common Check Scams

Experts estimate that billions of dollars have been lost as the result of fake check scams. Scams involving fake checks come in many different forms and can be very hard to identify as the printing technology used by scammers improves. Better Business Bureau warns against three common check scams and offers advice on the red flags to look out for.

06/30/2009

Don’t Fall for the Deceptive Pitch of a Door-to-Door Alarm Salesman

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely cautious when answering the door to traveling alarm system salespersons. BBB has received complaints from homeowners across North America who were subjected to high-pressure sales tactics and felt deceived by the salesperson into buying an expensive alarm system.

06/29/2009

BBB Warns Accredited Businesses: “Beware of Companies Claiming BBB Affiliation”

06/24/2009

Consumers Nationwide Complain to BBB About Free Gas Gift Card Program

06/03/2009

Beware BBB Imposters: BBB warns against Craigslist ads offering BBB Buyers Protection

Better Business Bureaus across the country are receiving reports of a new scam on Craigslist that deceives buyers by falsely claiming BBB accreditation and participation in a phony buyer’s protection program.

05/20/2009

Better Business Bureau Issues Warning on Charitable Solicitations from Police, Firefighter and Veterans’ Organizations

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance applauds the announcement today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state government agencies over concerns about solicitations made by police, firefighter and veterans’ organizations. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance and BBBs nationwide receive over 130,000 inquiries annually from donors who want to know how a police, firefighter or veterans’ charity stacks up to BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.

04/29/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams: Scammers are creating their own epidemic of spam e-mails

Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

04/23/2009

BBB Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company and NASCAR Sponsor US Fidelis

Consumers across the United States are alleging that Wentzville, MO-based US Fidelis, a company touting itself as “America’s leading provider of extended auto warranties,” pressured them into buying expensive and unnecessary vehicle service contracts from which they received little or no benefit.

04/07/2009

Little Bernie Madoffs Abound on the Internet; BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online

Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, Better Business Bureau warns that cash gifting is not a legitimate way to make a few extra dollars, and in fact, is nothing more than a pyramid scheme.