http://newjersey.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=89&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-urges-donor-caution-after-tornadoes-42005 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning local businesses to beware of a yellow page directory invoice being faxed and mailed to area businesses. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-phone-directory-scam-41928 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The NJ State Division of Consumer Affairs and the MVC want to inform the public about what flood and salvage titles mean and help to identify the specific vehicles that have been issued these titles. This online database contains information about vehicles that have been issued salvage or flood titles since October 30, 2012. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/online-database-of-nj-salvage-and-flood-titled-vehicles-40858 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Summer is here and with it a multitude of teens, college students and many others looking for employment - even if just for a few months. Better Business Bureau reminds employers that hiring seasonal workers - regardless of age - involves following many of the laws and regulations that apply to full-time employees. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/biz-owners-guide-to-summer-hiring-41911 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41841 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT IC3 warns consumers about a phishing scam targeting telecommunication companies' customers. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/alert-about-a-phishing-attack-on-telecommunication-customers-41787 Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Chicago, IL – May 7, 2013 – Summer break is quickly approaching for high school and college students and many of them will be searching for summer jobs. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning students about job scams that could result in a loss of money and a waste of time. These could include work-at-home jobs paying high salaries for simple work and sales or pyramid schemes. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-warns-job-seekers-about-summer-job-scams-41778 Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Calgary man comes to BBB after discovering counterfeit traveler's cheques as part of a mystery-shopper scam http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/new-twist-on-an-old-scam-fake-travelers-cheques-41771 Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received several calls from local elderly consumers concerned with mailings received from Senior Citizens League. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/senior-citizens-league-soliciting-donations-from-local-seniors-41743 Sat, 04 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT FCC 'Bill Shock' Rules Require Alerts About Overages for cell phone users - April 17, 2013 announcement. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/fcc-announces-bill-shock-rules-for-cell-phones-41711 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/moving-scams-still-a-problem-for-many--41632 Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT With rents topping $800 for a one bedroom apartment and more than $1,000 for a two bedroom, it behooves potential renters to research the property – and property management company – before plopping down a deposit along with the first and last month’s rent and signing a yearlong lease. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-being-a-smart-renter-41603 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB wants to remind you to beware of scammers using the Green Dot MoneyPak prepaid cards you can purchase at local stores. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/beware-of-green-dot-moneypak-scams-41521 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Your Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to be on the lookout for invoices from a company called AYPR Inc. which claims to be based in Duluth, Minnesota http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/companies-beware-of-business-directory-scams-41482 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL- April 23, 2013 - Spring cleaning is here and many people take the opportunity to spruce up their homes by adding a new coat of paint. Due to health and environmental concerns, many people are wary of buying paint that contains VOCs or volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted gases made up of different chemicals that may have short- and long- term negative health and environmental affects. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) warns consumers to take a closer look at what is in their remodeling supplies. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/your-diy-spring-projects-can-be-hazardous-to-your-health-warns-the-better-business-bureau-41483 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41366 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT A warning for eBay bidders: If you ever lose an eBay auction, you may be contacted about a second chance to buy that item, but in some cases, that offer is just an attempt to steal your money. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/emails-offering-second-chance-to-buy-item-from-lost-ebay-auction-can-be-scams-41342 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT With the tax deadline looming, taxpayers need to prepare for unexpected emails and phone calls purporting last-minute issues with returns or refunds. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/is-there-really-a-problem-with-those-taxes-41349 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-getting-reports-of-bogus-bills-from-businesses-about-aypr-inc--41321 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Door-to-door or on the phone, sellers mention your energy provider and talk about savings. As BBB told Doug Magditch, CW33 in Dallas, your provider could be switched without the promised savings. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--energy-scams-too-good-to-be-true-41724 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The lure of being paid to shop is often irresistible to consumers -- and scammers know it. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/colorado-springs-residents-offered-fraudulent-positions-as-mystery-shoppers-41133 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Planning to move? You may go searching online for a convenient way to notify the Postal Service of your address change and make arrangements for mail forwarding. If you do, Better Business Bureau wants to be sure the website really belongs to the Postal Service. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/consumers-moved-to-file-complaints-about-changemyaddress-40983 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT With local teams making it to the NCAA, Better Business Bureau wants to warn the public about scams related to March Madness. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-march-madness-40879 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is urging consumers considering an online car purchase to be extra cautious following three recent incidents involving bogus auto dealer websites, each claiming to be located in North Dakota. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-fake-auto-dealer-websites-40889 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT HOUSTON (KTRK) -- You may have gotten spam text messages or unsolicited texts that promise you free gift cards. A pair of Houston-based companies may be responsible for millions of those annoying messages. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/ftc-files-complaint-against-two-area-companies-accused-of-sending-spam-text-messages-40831 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Online coupons can be great deals but some are too good to be true, warned Doug Magditch of CW33-TV. Scammers could be phishing for your information or cash, said Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--online-coupon-scams-40820 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB of the Southland, the Better Business Bureau that served the greater Los Angeles marketplace, has been expelled from the national organization, has lost its right to use the BBB name and logo, and was cut off from services provided by CBBB, the umbrella organization. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-expels-los-angeles-organization-for-failure-to-meet-standards-40710 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL – March 11, 2013 - As a new generation increasingly uses the internet, the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) warns parents that mobile applications for smart phones and tablets are siphoning children’s data and sharing it. In most cases, the applications’ developers do not disclose whether data is being collected, with whom it is being shared nor how it is used. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/study-shows-mobile-applications-targeted-at-youngsters-seldom-disclose-privacy-policies-40691 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL – March 7, 2013 - During this tax season, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern Illinois advises taxpayers to avoid making common mistakes by using caution when selecting tax preparation help. This step will avoid headaches, fines or fees if the return is not correct or filed late. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/top-tax-tips-from-your-better-business-bureau--40619 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Chicago, IL – March 5, 2013 – Becoming a victim of a “too good to be true offer” does not necessarily mean that all is lost. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) is aware that some taxpayers may have experienced losses in certain investment arrangements discovered to be criminally fraudulent. Often these investments turn out to be “Ponzi Schemes” where investors lose because there are no real profits to be had. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/swindled-taxpayers-have-options-says-the-better-business-bureau-40521 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT National Lottery high jacked the address of a legitimate company and is sending lottery winning notifications with request for advance fee. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/do-not-fall-prey-to-national-lottery-fraudulent-offers-40417 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns against telephone calls from “AFD Medical Advisors." http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/afd-medical-advisors-scam-targeting-seniors-40382