DuPont, WA – August 26, 2009 – BBB Foundation proudly dispatched BBB Military Line® in Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington in 2003. Since then, your BBB has been providing reliable consumer information and resources to help our military members and their families make educated financial decisions, protect themselves from potential fraud and know where to turn for reliable information.
Military personnel and their families are frequently targeted by scammers; BBB Military Line® arms them with education, tools, and other defensive strategies to protect against common scams.
BBB Foundation can help you enlist in any of the following opportunities:
1. "Minutes for the Military" – Phone cards for deployed soldiers.
2. Community Outreach – Free Smart Consumer Workshops for teens and adults; and presence at welcome fairs and deployment ceremonies.
3. BBB Publications for Military Personnel - Personal Finance for Military Families, the Military Resources Guide and other useful Web sites.
4. News Articles, Reports and Updates - Up-to-date information on laws and policies that protect veterans and consumers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. Visit www.westernwashington.bbb.org/military to learn more.
5. Local Marketplace Information and Guidance – Consumer protection tips on many issues including:
- scams targeting military personnel
- Identity theft and fraud prevention on deployment or at home
- Managing credit and finances
- Sense and savings for military and families
- Legitimate deals for military personnel
- Purchasing or remodeling your home
- Buying or fixing your car
- Finding reliable local businesses
BBB Foundation welcomes partnership with other agencies that benefit military personnel. For more information on this program, contact BBB Foundation at BBBFoundation@thebbb.org.
Soldiers, veterans and their families are also encouraged to use other public services provided by Better Business Bureau, including: BBB Yellow Pages, BBB Reliability Reports, complaint handling services and dispute resolution. For general inquiries, visit www.bbb.org.
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About BBB Foundation:
BBB Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating consumers on a variety of marketplace issues. BBB Foundation is an affiliate of BBB serving Alaska, Oregon & Western Washington.
About your BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Your Better Business Bureau is a not-for-profit organization funded by Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses. The BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon, 907-562-0704 in Alaska, or visit our Web site at www.bbb.org.