http://newjersey.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=89&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT The new rule prohibits telemarketing robocalls to consumers whether or not they previously have done business with the seller; requires a prior written consent from consumers to receive those calls.. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/ftc-final-ruling-on-unwanted-robocalls-took-effect-on-september-1-12191 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12289 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-beware-of-bogus-home-rentals-12292 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/make-the-most-of-your-minutes-and-avoid-deceptive-prepaid-phone-cards-12293 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-buying-flood-damaged-cars-12606 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-12705 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-12707