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05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/09/2013

Bikers Bilked by Online Jeweler

If you're searching for some bling to complement your ride or maybe a custom ring for your club, beware. Online looks and, according to some customer complaints filed with Better Business Bureau, online sellers may be deceiving.

05/08/2013

Businesses: Submit Your Award Nomination

Celebrating trust, performance and integrity…BBB | Greater Maryland's 2013 TORCH AWARDS FOR MARKETPLACE EXCELLENCE Nominate your business today!

04/23/2013

Event Helped Marylanders Fight ID Theft

BBB saw more than 1,300 cars loaded with local residents, business owners and personnel hauling bags or boxes of sensitive documents arrive at their annual Shred Day on Saturday.

04/22/2013

Beware of phony solicitations and malicious web links in wake of West, Texas and Boston Marathon tragedies, BBB warns

Malicious web links & charity scams circulating after Boston Marathon & West Texas tragedy

04/19/2013

BBB's Annual Identity Theft Prevention Event is Back

Join BBB for Shred Day, an identity theft prevention event, April 20. Consumers and businesses are invited to bring up to three boxes of personally identifying documents for free on-site shredding.

04/16/2013

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.

03/20/2013

Time Up for Fake Timeshare Reseller

Better Business Bureau | Greater Maryland advises consumers to be cautious of companies that want to buy or sell timeshares.

03/11/2013

Free Community Shred Day

BBB offers a free community Shred Day on Saturday, April 20 from 8 am - noon. Watch our video for times and locations.

02/06/2013

Phishing emails using personal information from Facebook to send personalized spam

BBB tips to prevent phishing emails and protect your personal information

01/31/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Parents About Children’s Apps Collecting Data

Better Business Bureau warns parents that mobile apps are siphoning children’s data and sharing it, in most cases without disclosing the practice or how that information is used.

01/28/2013

Walking on Ice

IWIF & BBB warn walking to and from parking lots or between buildings at work requires special attention.

01/10/2013

New Year, New Laws: Choose Your Tax Preparer Wisely

With all of the new tax laws that recently passed, even those who normally wouldn’t use a professional tax consultant may want to reconsider their options.

01/10/2013

Consumer Complaints on Commerce Energy

Better Business Bureau | Greater Maryland has received information from area residents that representatives from Commerce Energy are aggressively soliciting neighborhoods.

01/09/2013

BBB’s Top 10 Consumer Tips for 2013

BBB is challenging consumers to be smarter, safer consumers in 2013. By following these 10 simple New Year’s resolutions, consumers will be prepared to combat scammers and protect themselves from fraud:


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