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05/21/2013

Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.

05/14/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Job Seekers About Summer Job Scams

Columbus, OH – May 14, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes.

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8

Better Business Bureau warns consumers and businesses about vulnerability to scams Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser (IE8) that could allow scammers to access and take over users’ computers. The risk for all users – home, business and government – is high, and BBB is urging anyone with IE8 to follow the recommended steps to address the problem.

05/07/2013

Helpful Tips for Ordering Flowers This Mother's Day and Which Local Compay to Avoid

Columbus, Ohio – May 7, 2013 - Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.

05/07/2013

Moving Scams Still a Problem for Many

May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move

05/07/2013

Spring Makes for a Busy Home Improvement Seaon

Columbus, Ohio– May 9, 2013 – This spring, landscaping, roofing and home improvement contractors will face a busy season, according to recent statistics from the Better Business Bureau serving Central Ohio.

05/03/2013

Better Business Bureau awards more than $6,000 to Ohio students and schools

COLUMBUS, OHIO (May 6, 2013) – At the Ohio Statewide Essay Contest Awards banquet on April 26, the Better Business Bureau Center for Character Ethics awarded 29 students and their schools over $6,000 in prizes, as well as certificates of commendation signed by the governor

04/30/2013

BBB Warns - Beware of Green Dot MoneyPak Scams

Your BBB wants to remind you to beware of scammers using the Green Dot MoneyPak prepaid cards you can purchase at local stores.

04/29/2013

Don’t let your child’s senior celebrations leave you with bad memories

BBB tips for prom and graduation preparations

04/08/2013

BBB Breaks Records for Consumer Services - Infographic

Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year in 2012 and set new records in many categories of service as seen in this infographic.

04/01/2013

Ohio Woman Loses Thousands in Craigslist Scheme

With the growing amount of trust in person-to-person online marketplaces like Craigslist, consumers have become increasingly comfortable with online transactions. Today, people are looking for almost anything online. Whether it’s finding a roommate, a vacation home or automobile, a life partner or a rental apartment, the “Craigslist culture” offers no-cost or low-cost services that are quick and convenient.

03/19/2013

Tuesday Tax Tip: Online and Offline Scams Target Tax Filers

Scams and identity thefts are particularly prevalent risks during tax time. Better Business Bureau warns that frauds utilize stolen personal data to manipulate large tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.

03/14/2013

Better Business Bureau Announces Essay Contest Finalists

COLUMBUS, OHIO (March 14, 2013) – The Better Business Bureau Center for Character Ethics is proud to announce the 2013 finalists in its statewide Laws of Life Essay Contest, a unique character-themed writing competition for students in grades 6-12.

03/13/2013

BBB Center for Character Ethics Announces the 2013 Torch Awards for Ethics Call for Entries

Columbus, OH – March 13, 2013 - Better Business Bureau serving Central Ohio announced today that entries are now being accepted for the 2013 Torch Awards for Ethics.


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