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03/16/2012

SCAM ALERT: Watch Out for Free Cruise Scams This Vacation Season

This Spring Break Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to read all of the fine print before signing up for a special cruise deal.

12/22/2011

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.

12/20/2011

BBB Warns of Phone Scam Aimed at Hotel Guests

Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.

12/12/2011

12 Schemes of Christmas

Gifts and appeals may seem like true love, but Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington says be aware of the top 12 schemes of the holidays

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.

11/29/2011

Read into Risks and Red Flags on Hot Electronics

As cyber sales go into full force around Thanksgiving, Better Business Bureau says lookout for unrealistic sales and advertisements.

11/22/2011

Holiday shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

BBB offers advice for navigating the busiest retail weekend of the year

11/22/2011

Keep Your Holiday Budget on Track

Use our Holiday Budget Planner, created for BBB by Clearpoint Credit Counseling, to keep track of your seasonal expenses this year

11/08/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

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.

11/03/2011

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 website this holiday season.

11/02/2011

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

BBB Advice: Landing a Temporary Holiday Job

With a 9.1 percent unemployment rate, and many more individuals who are ‘under-employed,’ competition for temporary holiday jobs is likely going to be fierce.