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01/25/2012

Making Payments on Smartphones Has Risks

Use extra caution when making transactions on mobile devices, warns BBB

01/12/2012

Advance Fee Loan Warning

BBB's trade practices analyst, Andrew Rice, is sending out a warning about a website that appears to solicit an advance fee for a loan.

12/29/2011

Last Minute Charitable Giving: Five Questions to Ask

Do not let your guard down when making final 2011 donations

12/28/2011

Return Fraud Causing Retailers to Tighten Return Policies

As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.

12/20/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/12/2011

BBB Warns: Beware of Amazon Shipping Scam

Consumers across the country are complaining about an email they received from what appears to be Amazon.com.

11/28/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

More than 60 domain names have been registered in the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to email St. Nick. Sadly, some of the websites aren’t always so trustworthy.

11/22/2011

BBB Sets Sights on Community Engagement & Accountability

BBB Greater MD didn't waste time putting seven new members on its board of directors to work. The recently elected volunteer leaders hail from a diverse background and offer a variety of expertise.

10/26/2011

Beware of Direct Withdrawals from Funds Direct

BBB is alerting consumers of Las Vegas company Funds Direct, who, according to a pattern of complaints, debits consumer’s accounts for $30 without their authorization.

10/26/2011

BBB Helps FTC Shut the Door on Deceptive Mortgage Relief

According to court documents filed by the FTC in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, Residential Relief Foundation and Mitigation America must refrain from deceptive practices and assessment of upfront fees.

10/18/2011

BBB iPhone App Now Available

BBB announced the release of the official BBB Search app, a convenient, mobile solution for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

10/17/2011

Don't Let Online Shadows Play Tricks on You

October is the season for ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Unfortunately, they’re not all friendly like Casper nor are they like neighborhood kids ringing your doorbell in search of treats. Instead, you need to be on the alert for those who will play tricks on you while you’re playing, doing business or shopping online.

10/14/2011

BBB Announces 2011 Torch Award Winners

Better Business Bureau | Greater Maryland presented five local businesses with its Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence on October 6.

10/13/2011

BBB Joins National Effort to Highlight Identity Theft Protection

The week coincides with BBB's free identity theft prevention event to be held on October 22, 2011 at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.

09/22/2011

Timeshare Owners: Beware of “City Resorts”

Better Business Bureau is warning timeshare owners who are trying to sell or rent their timeshares to beware of Las Vegas based company, City Resorts.


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