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09/15/2009

Behind on Car Payments? BBB Advice on How to Avoid the Repo Man

As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise.

09/04/2009

BBB Small Business Advice on Fighting Friendly Fraud

Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge.

09/04/2009

Behind on Car Payments? BBB Advice on How to Avoid the Repo Man

As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise.

09/04/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Beware of Bogus Home Rentals

Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters.

09/04/2009

Make the Most of Your Minutes and Avoid Deceptive Prepaid Phone Cards

Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised.

09/04/2009

Make the Most of Your Minutes and Avoid Deceptive Prepaid Phone Cards

Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised.

09/04/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Beware of Bogus Home Rentals

Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters.

09/04/2009

BBB Small Business Advice on Fighting Friendly Fraud

Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge.

08/20/2009

BBB Investigates Auto Warranty Scheme

The Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois is conducting an investigation in to the business practices of a Bloomington, Illinois, business. Dealers Services, also known as TWD Inc, The Warranty Division, Warrantech Automotive, The Warranty Department, Inc., Warranty Department, and American Warranty have offered automotive warranties to consumers. These warranties have been sold to consumer’s nation wide generally through telephone solicitation. Based upon consumer complaints, Dealer Services has failed to honor terms of the contracts or warranties sold to consumers. The Better Business Bureau has processed in excess of eighty complaints against Dealers Services in the past thirty-six months. These complaints largely center around cancellation of the policy and the refusal by the company to reimburse consumers for the cost of the policy as outlined in the companies policy termination agreement. Complaints vary from $100 to over $2,500 dollars. Dealers Services operated out of 2407

08/04/2009

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.

08/04/2009

BBB Warns Against Three Common Check Scams

Experts estimate that billions of dollars have been lost as the result of fake check scams. Scams involving fake checks come in many different forms and can be very hard to identify as the printing technology used by scammers improves. Better Business Bureau warns against three common check scams and offers advice on the red flags to look out for.

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

BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters

As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. BBB warns job hunters to be extremely cautious in their search for work because scammers are out to take advantage of them.

08/03/2009

BBB Advice on How to Respond to Online Customer Complaints

Consumers are taking their complaints online and your Better Business Bureau advises that responding to complaints is necessary if a company wants to maintain a reputation for great customer service

07/08/2009

BBB Advises Used Car Shoppers: Do Your Research or You Could Be Buying a Stolen car

As more families look to stretch their dollar, buying a used car, instead of new, is increasingly popular. Unfortunately, some law enforcement are reporting that VIN cloning—which targets used car buyers—is on the rise and Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car.