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11/10/2009

Supporting the Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.

10/13/2009

Tucson Company receives Complaints from Job Seekers across the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor

10/05/2009

High Price for Vanity Publications

The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500."

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.

01/12/2009

BBB Sends Businesses Back to School with New Letter -Grade Ratings System

Find out which companies earn an A+ and which get a failing grade from your BBB

07/29/2007

Door-to-Door Sales Scams

As temperatures rise this time of the year, so do the volume of door-to-door sales. While some door-to-door sales opportunities are legitimate, others are purely scams that attempt to solicit money or personal information; causing grief and harm to unsuspecting consumers.

06/20/2007

BBB Warns of E-mail "Phishing" Scam Posing as the IRS

The Better Business Bureau warns all businesses to be wary of e-mails that claim to be sent by the IRS.

03/09/2007

Fraudulent Company has Similar Name as Wells Fargo

An advanced fee loan company by the name of Wells Financial Inc. is conducting a loan scam. The BBB alerts consumers not to confuse the company with the Better Business Bureau member, Wells Fargo Financial Services located in Des Moines.

02/23/2007

Attention Small Businesses and the Hearing Impaired

Con artists are scamming thousands of dollars off of small businesses by abusing the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) provided for residents of the United States with hearing disabilities. Con artists using TRS have contacted local Iowa businesses.

12/11/2006

Long Distance Phone Scam

Over 100 Iowans reported receiving long distance telephone bills from a company called Buzz Telecom in the past few months. The majority of consumers reporting the bills state they have never heard of the company and they do not use them for their long distance coverage.

11/29/2006

National Scam -- Wiltshire Solutions Claims to be Headquarted in Des Moines

The Better Business Bureau of Greater Iowa is issuing a nationwide alert regarding an online loan company making numerous false claims. Consumers from around the country have called the BBB to report suspicious loan processing tactics.

07/18/2006

Real Estate Fraud on the Rise with Increased Interest Rates

With the recent announcement by the Federal Reserve regarding increased interest rates there has been a rise in real estate scam artists attempting to make money off of homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments.

06/09/2006

With Lottery Scam -- Winning is Losing

Many Iowa residents are overwhelmed with letters of “congratulations” for fake lottery winnings. In fact, most letters come with what appears to be a legitimate cashier’s check. The Better Business Bureau is alerting all consumers to be cautious because these letters and checks are a scam.