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12/07/2011

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/02/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe when Boarding this Holiday Season

As much as pet owners may want to take their furry or feathered friends with them wherever they go, sometimes you can’t take them with you and finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. That’s why Better Business Bureau has created a checklist to help pet owners choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

11/21/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/18/2011

Gift Cards: Tips for Consumers

Before you purchase a gift card for someone—or use one you receive as a gift—the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants you to know some things about the terms and conditions associated with gift cards. The following information discusses some of the most important terms and conditions that you should understand, and that must be disclosed to you.

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

08/03/2011

BBB Offers Shopping Tips for Back-to-School Tax Holiday Slated for Aug. 5-7

RICHMOND, Va. – Consumers in Virginia will pay no state sales tax this weekend on certain clothing and school supplies. The reprieve begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday (Aug. 5) and continues through midnight Sunday (Aug. 6).

12/14/2010

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.

12/01/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

11/15/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.

11/14/2010

Finding a Trustworthy Kennel to Board Your Pets

When you can’t take your pet with you, finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. The Better Business Bureau created a checklist to help owners choose a reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

11/14/2010

Five Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads over the Holidays

The holidays can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house. The Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/10/2010

'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams

Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.