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02/03/2012

BBB Advice for Navigating the Funeral Process

Don't spend more than might be necessary during an emotionally-charged time. Follow Better Business Bureau's advice for navigating the funeral process.

02/01/2012

Preparation Choices Need Not Be Taxing, But Poor Decisions Can Be Costly

It's important to understand that no matter who does your taxes, the taxpayer is ultimately responsible for filing an accurate return on time. To avoid fines and fees, choose a tax preparer wisely.

01/25/2012

Ringing in the New Year with a New You!

BBB Greater Maryland warns consumers to be aware of false claims and to consider carefully before investing money in a gym or health club membership, seeking council from a dietitian or nutritionist

01/25/2012

Making Payments on Smartphones Has Risks

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

01/23/2012

Watch Out for New Wave of Fake BBB.org Emails

Businesses and consumers across the country have been hit by an on-going email scam that appears to be from a bbb.org address. Now, a new wave of fake BBB emails is using a different strategy to scam recipients into downloading a virus.

01/18/2012

Protecting Your ID After the Zappos Data Breach

Zappos, an online retailer specializing in shoes and accessories, reported on Sunday, January 15th that their database was a victim of a cyber attack.

01/18/2012

Beware: Fake BBB Complaint Emails

Better Business Bureau continues to warn the public of a fake email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.

01/17/2012

BBB Hosts Live Facebook Chat on January 26

To encourage smart buying habits, BBB will host a live Facebook chat on Thursday, January 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at www.facebook.com/bbbgreatermd.

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.

01/04/2012

Five Resolutions You Can Keep

BBB's Steps to Becoming a Confident Consumer in 2012

01/04/2012

Officials Puts the Brakes on Mid-Atlantic Bus Company

Double Happyness Travel has been shut down by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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.

12/19/2011

Give with Confidence in 2011: Ten Holiday Giving Tips from BBB

Holiday Giving Tips for 2011


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