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05/21/2013

Help for Oklahoma

Unfortunately, in the wake of past disasters like Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, BBB and the FBI have seen organizations and web sites spring up overnight, allegedly to help victims and relief efforts

05/14/2013

BBB Invites Local Businesses to Apply for Its Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence

Annual Awards Program Celebrates Trust, Performance and Integrity

05/13/2013

Beware, Medical Alert Device Phone Scam on the Rise

BBB is warning Marylanders to be on the lookout for another phone scam. Consumers across the country are receiving numerous calls from con artists stating that someone had purchased a medical alert device for them

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!

05/02/2013

Move Safely and Securely While Avoiding Scams

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies.

04/25/2013

Take Me Out to the Ballgame…and Don’t Get Taken

Buying on the secondary market can be useful for non-season ticket holders, occasional fans, or those making a last-minute decision to head to the ball park. But how do you know if the tickets are real?

04/24/2013

Getting Bugged? Make Sure Your Pest Management is Handled by a Pro

When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service.

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.

04/19/2013

After West, Texas, Explosion, BBB Offers Tips on Giving and Warns of Potential Scams

It took only a few hours for a phony Twitter account claiming to be collecting donations to be set up after the Boston Marathon bombings. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that it would not be surprising to find scams popping up after the devastating explosion in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013.

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.

03/29/2013

How Fake FTC Emails are Tricking Business Owners

A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete."


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