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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.

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.

10/08/2009

BBB Warns Renters to Be Wary of Fraudulent Home Rentals Online

Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau.

07/07/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Through Tweets, e-mail and Web sites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter and Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns but the fine print can cost them every month.

07/02/2009

Principles on Collection and Use of Behavioral Advertising Data Released

A group of the nation's largest media and marketing trade associations, including BBB, released self-regulatory principles to protect consumer privacy in ad-supported interactive media.

06/30/2009

Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia; Value of Items Could Only Be Sentimental

08/22/2008

BBB Event Offers Free Identity Theft Protection Advice and On-Site Document Shredding

The Better Business Bureau serving West Florida invites local individuals and small businesses Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Regions Bank, Ft. Myers to take the first step in identity protection: If you don’t need it, dispose of it…responsibly. For this important initiative, BBB is partnering nationally with Equifax. Secure shredding services on the day of the event will be provided by the members of the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID), the industry’s trade organization — and locally with Shred Quick and Regions Bank — to offer this free community service, coupled with expert advice and resources for protecting personal information from ID thieves.

04/02/2008

BBB on Top Five Ways to Prevent ID Theft Online

03/07/2008

Consumers Sound off to BBB with Complaints on Tax Preparers

Most common complaints against tax preparers are about errors and mistakes made in tax returns

03/03/2008

Employment Tax Schemes - A Way to Save Money and Land in Prison

Employment Tax Schemes – A Way to Save Money and Land in Prison

10/09/2007

BBB Changes Longstanding Business “Member” Status to “BBB Accredited Business”

October 9, 2007 – Today, The Better Business Bureau (BBB) announced it has changed the way businesses affiliated with the organization are designated, from “BBB Member” to “BBB Accredited Business.” This change is part of a larger public outreach campaign highlighting the valuable information, resources and services BBB offers the public to help them make informed pre-purchase decisions.