http://newjersey.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=89&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT The BBB is warning donors that about 90 percent of donations to Heart Support of America Inc. is going to fundraising firms and less than 3 percent to benefit patients, their families or charity. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/fundraising-firms-take-most-of-money-donated-to-heart-support-of-america-bbb-warns-40197 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT Charity scammers strike after natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, as well as tragedies such as the Colorado theater shootings and now the Newtown school massacre. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/connecticut-bbb-cautions-consumers-to-watch-out-for-scammers-in-wake-of-newtown-school-shootings-38998 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT Military Charities: Is it a Sting or the Real Thing? http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/detect-sales-disguised-as-charity-donation-requests-37988 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT "Technology gives opportunists a fast, cheap, easy and anonymous way of tricking donors into lining their own greedy pockets," warns Angie Barnett, president/CEO of BBB | Greater Maryland. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/post-hurricane-new-websites-cloud-choices-to-give--37836 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT Keynote Speech at Charity Regulator Conference Outlines Plan to Verify Truthfulness of Charitable Appeals Washington, DC (October 1, 2012) – Paid fundraising firms must adhere to the same rigorous standards for truth and accuracy as the charitable organizations they represent, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance says “truth in advertising” must prevail. 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Art Taylor, President & CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (the Better Business Bureau’s charity watchdog arm), announced a new initiative to verify the truthfulness of charitable appeals during his keynote speech today at the National Association of State Charity Officials’ conference in Washington, DC. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-draws-line-in-the-sand-on-acceptable-charity-fundraising-copy-37235 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/how-you-give-is-just-as-important-as-what-you-give-31073 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT The BBB urges consumers to take the time to research the charities seeking their money and to understand claims by marketers of products that purport to benefit breast cancer research. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/breast-cancer-awareness-also-means-being-alert-to-scams-pink-product-puffery-bbb-advises-30150 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is warning donors to be wary of The Breast Cancer Society, a charity that uses most of its cash to pay fundraisers’ fees, employee salaries and other administrative costs. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-cancer-patients-get-pennies-of-each-dollar-donated-to-breast-cancer-society-29992 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT Do Research, Give Wisely, Avoid Scams http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alert-october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month-29858 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of the deadly tornadoes that tore through the southeast, your BBB warns donors to exercise caution when making donations to relief agencies and charities. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/give-carefully-in-wake-of-deadly-tornadoes-26946 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT BBB WGA urges givers to make sure their donations will go to legitimate and reputable charities and relief efforts that have the capability to help those in need. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/tips-for-giving-to-relief-efforts-in-japan-26235 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT In the wake of the most powerful earthquake to ever hit Japan, BBB warns donors to exercise caution when making donations to relief agencies and charities. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-tsunami-relief-efforts-25954 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT More than ever, charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. Wise Giving Alliance advises donors on how to avoid five common mistakes this holiday season. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-donating-to-a-charity-24111 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/you-too-can-donate-like-a-billionaire-21418 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/gulf-oil-spill-recovery-tips-for-donors-and-volunteers-20081 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-donating-by-text-message-for-haiti-relief-efforts-14734 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721