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12/23/2011

BBB’s Naughty and Nice List

Better Business Bureau predicts they are going to be less “Grinchy” about their gifts than they have been in years past. BBB checked Santa’s list and here’s what they found:

12/09/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause.

12/06/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

11/30/2011

Read into Risks and Red Flags on Hot Electronics

As cyber sales go into full force around the holidays, Better Business Bureau says lookout for unrealistic sales and advertisements.

11/28/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/15/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

11/09/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Support Small Business Saturday

In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.

11/03/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/16/2010

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.

12/08/2010

BBB Money-Saving Advice: Tips for Clipping Coupons Online

These days, everyone is looking for ways to save money. The popularity of online coupons is soaring. But Better Business Bureau wants to warn people that what may seem like a good deal, isn’t always.

12/02/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/02/2010

BBB Warning: Free Wi-Fi Scam Strikes at Airports

Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers. “Hackers are now taking advantage of travelers who want to stay connected,” said Karen Nalven, President of BBB serving West Florida. “They are setting up fake Wi-Fi connections designed to steal your personal information without you even knowing it.”

11/19/2010

Top Ten Cyber Monday Tips for Staying Safe When Shopping Online

Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. The Better Business Bureau recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.

11/19/2010

Fighting Cold and Flu Season in the Workplace

Business owners can take a few simple steps to prevent illnesses from spreading and promote productivity throughout the workplace.

11/12/2010

'Tis the Season for Holiday Schemes

Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common schemes this season.