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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.

09/02/2009

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

12/17/2008

BBB Announces smart USA as New Participant in BBB AUTO LINE

The Council of Better Business Bureaus announced today that it will provide warranty dispute resolution between smart USA car owners and smart USA under the BBB AUTO LINE program. BBB AUTO LINE assistance is available free to smart car owners – and the owners of more than 20 other makes of cars.

12/04/2008

Consumers Being Scammed By Mystery Shopping Offer

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and about a mystery-shopping scheme that is using a Pennsylvania companies name and address to lure consumers into cashing bogus checks.

08/01/2008

Fake Check Scam

Publisher's Clearinghouse scam uses WV company's name to fraud consumers

05/29/2008

Secure Your ID Day 2008

The Better Business Bureau Canton held it’s second annual “Secure Your ID Day” Saturday May 3, 2008 to promote Identity Theft prevention and awareness.

02/04/2008

Email Phishing Scam using BBB name