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05/15/2012

Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna’s Advertising not so Clear…Earning the company an “F Rating” with the BBB

The Better Business Bureau of Canton, OH has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna. The product is manufactured by Brilliant Built Technologies, a subsidiary of Universal Media Syndicate, Inc., located in Canton, Ohio. The company is running large advertorial ads that appear in newspapers across the U.S. and mailing to residents nationwide offering to eliminate cable and satellite costs completely using the Clear-Cast HDTV Antennae. Please read the release they prepared:

05/14/2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Consumers Can Protect Themselves from Most Internet Scams

The evolving methods used by cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, consumers’ two most powerful tools are research and skepticism.

05/14/2012

Local BBB CEO's Name Used to Perpitrate Scam

05/08/2012

AMT Auditing Services Broke Agreements On Mortgage Audits, Customers Tell BBB

AMT Auditing Services of American Fork, Utah, charged homeowners hundreds of dollars for 'risk-free' mortgage audits, then either delayed refunds or never made them, customers told the BBB. This news release was prepared and shared with BBBs across the country by St. Louis BBB.

05/07/2012

CFBAI Highlights Significant Progress in Child-Directed Food and Beverage Advertising

Products advertised to children are now lower in calories, sugars, sodium and fats; that was the some of the progress under self-regulation reported at CDC’s Weight of the Nation conference today by Elaine Kolish, Director of the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) and Vice President at the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

05/03/2012

New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses

Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest email phishing scam that exploits BBB’s name. The campaign that started yesterday was the second biggest phishing scam in the country.

05/02/2012

Protect Your Move and Yourself During National Moving Month

May 2, 2012 – Arlington, VA - May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residencies…which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of consumers who aren’t careful.

04/12/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Monitor Credit Card Activity In Wake Of Massive Data Breach

Reports that millions of credit card numbers may have been compromised recently are a timely reminder that consumers need to stay on top of their credit card accounts, the BBB advises.

04/10/2012

Top Tips to Get Your Finances in Order

The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.

04/03/2012

BBB Warns Consumers and Businesses About Phishing Scam

Fake BBB emails download malware that can steal bank information; BBB is working with FBI to stop the thieves

04/03/2012

Is Financial Literacy Low?

During Financial Literacy Month in April, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to keep track of their credit, debt and sensitive financial documents.

03/30/2012

BBB Lists 6 Common Scams To Avoid Every Day - Not Just On April Fool's Day

April Fool’s Day may be prime time for pranks, but the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers that scammers take advantage of the unwary every day, not just on the first of April.

03/29/2012

It's Not Us! Don't Be Deceived by Fake BBB Emails

They're at it again! Phony emails bearing the BBB name are bombarding in-boxes across the country and right here in Indiana.

03/27/2012

Don't Be Fooled by Jokers Racing

- Power sports enthusiasts have found the joke is on them after placing online orders through jokersracing.com. According to complaints filed with Better Business Bureau, shoppers allege that online orders from Jokers Racing are not delivered and attempts for refunds are unsuccessful.

03/23/2012

BBB Advises Parents To Check Facilities, Qualifications To Ensure Safe, Rewarding Summer Camp Experience

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips and Business Reviews that can help parents find summer camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children.


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