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11/26/2012

Websites Selling Fake Goods Lure Cyber Monday Shoppers

This Cyber Monday, be extra careful when buying online. Even the most savvy online shoppers are finding themselves stumbling onto websites selling counterfeit goods.

11/02/2012

Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams – Don’t Let Them Take You for a Swindling Sleigh Ride

Looking forward to the holidays? So are the scammers. As many begin to make their holiday gift list and charity donations, unscrupulous scammers are gearing up.

10/01/2012

Accountability Program Looks Under Hood of Online Ad Campaign

Kia Motors America, Initiative, Specific Media, Rocket Fuel, and Microsoft’s Atlas Ad Platform Pledge Support, Implementation of Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising

05/30/2012

New Accountability Program Decisions Make Clear All Technologies Must Comply with Online Behavioral Advertising Self-Regulation

BlueCava, Turn, DataXu, and OxaMedia Achieve Voluntary Compliance with Self-Regulatory Principles as Accountability Program Expands Its Enforcement and Compliance Guidance

10/03/2011

BBB Advises Business Owners to Secure Their Online Banking

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.

07/25/2011

Current News Stories Creating Scams On Facebook

Recent tragedies are concern for Facebook users

07/20/2011

Online Rental Scams Target Renters and Landlords

Within seconds of searching the Internet, potential home renters can find all the information they need about a possible new home, such as pictures, prices and virtual tours. However, such tools give scammers the perfect opportunity to take advantage of consumers. Better Business Bureau warns renters to be on the lookout for phony ads on Craigslist and other Internet services aimed at stealing money.

07/05/2011

“Quick” Tips for Marketing With QR Codes

Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are popping up everywhere. These codes are the fastest way to get tech-savvy customers to your website. BBB offers some “quick” tips for businesses considering implementing the codes.

02/28/2011

BBB Warns Consumers of the Cost of Watching “Free” Online Movies

Everyone loves a good movie, but with today’s movie tickets costing more than ten bucks a pop, many moviegoers are opting to watch their favorite movies at home for free instead.

07/07/2010

BBB Warns Car Shoppers About Online Dealer Scam

Better Business Bureau warns car shoppers to beware of websites offering too-good-to-be-true deals on repossessed cars. BBB has heard from people nationwide who thought they were buying from a reputable dealer online but were actually sending money to scammers.

06/03/2010

No Credit? Bad Credit? Beware of Loan Scams

Better Business Bureau warns that struggling families and small business owners can lose thousands to phony lenders

05/03/2010

BBB Advice for Getting Deals on Collective Buying Sites

Everyone is looking for ways to pinch pennies and collective buying Web sites are becoming an extremely popular option to save on goods and services from local businesses. Before signing up for the next big deal, Better Business Bureau recommends researching all businesses involved and reading the fine print thoroughly.

12/02/2009

The Better Business Bureau Launches Service to Protect Online Holiday Shoppers

Furthering its commitment to create a community of trustworthy businesses, Better Business Bureau has partnered with Azigo, a leader in user-centric technologies, to help consumers find businesses they can trust when they search and shop online this holiday season.

11/20/2009

Be a Savvy Bidder When Hunting Down This Year’s Must-Have Gifts Through Online Auctions

Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.

11/20/2009

Don’t Get Ripped Off When Buying Electronics Online: BBB says know the red flags of a scam site

BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.


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