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11/02/2009

BBB Participates in Identity Protection Event Held for Army and Air Guard

The Better Business Bureau participated in the first annual Protect your Identity event held by Consumer Credit Counseling of West Virginia for troops at the Coonskin Armory in Charleston West Virgina.The event was held on October 22nd to help educate military personnel and their family members on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Sixteen organizations participated in the event to nearly 200 military attendees. The Better Busininess Bureau distributed various informational brochures that were provided by the BBB's Military Line®.

10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

09/29/2009

Defend Your Business Against the H1N1 Virus This Winter

Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter.

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.

09/02/2009

Council of Better Business Bureaus Names Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO

08/26/2009

Motor Vehicle Award/Registration Targeting Local Consumer

The Better Business Bureau in Canton has received word from the Jackson Police Department of a local consumer who received notification they had won a new vehicle.

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.

08/03/2009

Widespread Harassment from Phony Debt Collectors Raises Concerns of Mass Data Breach

BBB is issuing a national alert today about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately.

08/03/2009

Widespread Harassment from Phony Debt Collectors Raises Concerns of Mass Data Breach

BBB is issuing a national alert today about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately.

07/17/2009

Scam Abusing Relay Service Targeting Local Businesses

several local towing businesses have received phone calls from scam artists abusing the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

07/08/2009

Important Changes to the Ohio Drug Free Workplace Program

changes have recently been implemented by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). Under new guidelines, if you are participating in a Group Rating Program you will no longer be eligible to receive a discount for participating in the Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP).

07/01/2009

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia

07/01/2009

BBB Small Business Advice: How To Avoid Six Common Advertising Offenses

Small business owners often have to add the title of Advertising and Marketing Director to their long list of duties and may not be aware of the various laws regarding common advertising claims. Creating an effective advertising strategy isn’t just about where and when ads are placed, but also what claims are being made and the Better Business Bureau is providing guidance about some advertising phrases that can be misleading if not used properly.

07/01/2009

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

BBB Advises Cash-Strapped Small Business Owners Against Using Shelf Corporations to Deceive Banks and Attain Loans

While businesses find it increasingly more difficult to qualify for loans and lines of credits, small business owners are resorting to applying for loans from behind the façade of shelf corporations. Better Business Bureau is advising small business owners that, as tempting as these schemes sound, using a shelf company in order to misrepresent your credit worthiness to a bank could be considered loan fraud.