|
05/16/2012
BBB held its annual Secure Your ID Day last Friday, May 11, 2012 in the parking lot of KWQC HD TV 6. With the generous help of Cintas, we were able to shred more than 57,300 pounds of paper, which is equivalent to 29 tons!
|
|
|
05/14/2012
On April 4th, the BBB warned consumers about the risks of getting involved with a timeshare escrow company called Wade Capital Management. Now just one month later, the BBB is faced with investigating the legitimacy of another timeshare company by the name North South Title.
|
|
|
05/03/2012
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.
|
|
|
05/02/2012
May 2, 2012 – Arlington, VA - May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of consumers who aren’t careful.
|
|
|
|
05/02/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. BBB is urging consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities.
|
|
|
|
05/02/2012
May 20-26 is National Small Business Week and a time to celebrate the growing business demographic in our country. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the U.S. economy: 60 to 80 percent of the new jobs in the country are created by the approximately 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. It is estimated that over half of Americans either own or work for a small business. In honor of National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is encouraging small business owners to take advantage of the many resources for small businesses from BBB and from the Federal Trade Commission.
|
|
|
05/01/2012
The Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities, and Siouxland Regionis announcing the launch of our new presence on facebook.
|
|
|
05/01/2012
Consumers nationwide are receiving fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.
|
|
|
04/24/2012
Before you finalize your vacation plans for the summer, be sure you have given careful thought to whether you need to purchase travel insurance. There are circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance may provide the extra protection you need.
|
|
|
|
04/05/2012
The Better Business Bureau's wedding tips can help brides and their families find reputable vendors and avoid scams.
|
|
|
04/04/2012
The Better Business Bureau has undertaken an investigation into the legitimacy of a company going by the name, Wade Capital Management.
|
|
%20(75x75)%20(2).jpg)
|
04/03/2012
The BBB is warning consumers and businesses about the proliferation of fake emails claiming to be from the BBB.
|
|
|
04/03/2012
The warm weather is here and many consumers are looking to make home improvements while sticking to a budget. BBB advises consumers to balance cost effectiveness with energy efficiency, as more efficient windows, doors and skylights can make a big difference in energy consumption over time.
|
|
|
04/03/2012
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow?
|
|
|
|
03/30/2012
April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.
|
|