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12/28/2011

Don't Eat Up Bad Diet Advice

For those on the hunt for a healthier new self in the New Year, your Better Business Bureau recommends digesting dietary advice with caution.

12/28/2011

Get Smart Before Picking Up Dumbbells

For those in need of workout wisdom, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington suggests exercising caution when choosing personal trainers.

11/17/2011

BBB's Top Tips for Holiday Shopping Time

With the season's busiest shopping days ahead, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington gives buyers the top tips for holiday spending.

11/03/2011

Stay Warm in Winter

BBB's Guide on Cold Weather Home Maintenance

01/11/2011

Free Trial Offers

Sometimes "free" offers aren't what they seem.

01/11/2011

Phishing, Vishing and Smishing

Identity thieves impersonate trustworthy sources or create fictitious reasons to contact consumers to try to get personal information

01/11/2011

Overpayment Scams

Businesses and consumers can be targets of overpayment scams. Those who were paid more money than they are asking for a product or service should be wary.

01/10/2011

Scams – Advance Fee Loans

Advance fee loan scams prey on consumers and business owners who are struggling financially; ads and websites promise easy loans, credit cards, and other financing offers—regardless of credit history.

01/07/2011

Lottery / Sweepstake Scams

Fraudulent win notices for lotteries or sweepstakes promise prizes or big bucks and ask for personal information or funds to cover taxes or fees.

01/07/2011

Job Scams

Con artists pose as employers or recruiters

01/07/2011

Scams - Debt Relief

Consumers seeking debt-relief call toll-free numbers featured in ads and sign up for programs solicited by telemarketers. In some cases, consumers pay hundreds in advance fees, but receive little to no assistance and end up even deeper in debt.

01/07/2011

Scams – Foreclosure Rescue

Foreclosure rescue scam companies target and aggressively pursue the financially distressed, who are in debt and at risk losing their homes.

01/07/2011

Timeshare Resellers

Desperate to get rid of their vacation property, some timeshare owners are being contacted by deceptive timeshare resellers.

01/07/2011

Scams – Phony Debt Collectors

Sometimes the "debt collector" calling turns out to be an identity thief who is trying to get you to divulge personal or financial information

06/15/2010

Flood Insurance: Is It for You?

Recent and the prediction of an active 2010 hurricane season may have you wondering if you should have flood insurance. Here are some facts that may help answer your questions.