http://newjersey.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=89&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12291 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) cloning, which targets used car buyers, is on the rise. The Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car. VIN cloning is basically a form of vehicle identity theft. It is used by car thieves to sell stolen cars. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/do-your-research-or-you-could-be-buying-a-stolen-car-12701 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Candian Competition Bureau reports sentencing of an operator of an employment scam involving counterfeit checks. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/an-operator-of-a-secret-shopper-scam-sentenced-in-canada-12815 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500." http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/high-price-for-vanity-publications-12825 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on October 17, 2009. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-joins-national-effort-to-promote-identity-theft-protection-and-education-12955 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-12997 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Metro New York BBB is handling restitution funds for the NY State Attorney General arising from settlement agreements the AG reached with a number of online electronics businesses. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/restitution-for-consumers-defrauded-by-online-electronics-firms-12999 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-12985 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12759 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT MoneyGram to Pay $18 Million to Settle FTC Charges That it Allowed its Money Transfer System To Be Used for Fraud. Company Also Required to Implement Comprehensive Anti-Fraud Program and to Monitor its Agents http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/moneygram-to-pay-18-million-to-settle-ftc-charges-13113 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13114 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13154 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/be-a-savvy-bidder-when-hunting-down-this-years-must-have-gifts-through-online-auctions--13390 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and Better Business Bureau advises that it’s more important than ever to read the fine print when filing for a rebate. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/mail-in-rebates-now-available-in-paper-or-plastic-13391 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13392 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-bbb-says-know-the-red-flags-of-a-scam-site-13393 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT A letter sent to the St. Louis Science Center claimed that 'John Doe' had won $85,000 in a Canadian lottery. Science Center officials immediately suspected a scam. Some consumers aren't so savvy. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/fake-check-scam-hits-st-louis-science-center-consumers-13570 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/new-time-share-scam-13587 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name. http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/job-seekers-and-businesses-beware-of-fraudulent-money-transfers-13503 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced the creation of a rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. While many of the details of the program are still yet to be determined, Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program http://newjersey.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13655