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12/28/2011

Don't Eat Up Bad Advice

For those on the hunt for a healthier new self in the New Year, your Better Business Bureau recommends digesting dietary advice with caution.

12/20/2011

BBB Warns of Phone Scam Aimed at Hotel Guests

Many people will be traveling to see family and friends in the next few weeks. Scammers know this too, and may try to trick you into divulging your credit card information by posing as hotel employees. The BBB is warning holiday travelers to beware of a telephone phishing scam designed to steal credit card numbers.

12/01/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe when Boarding this Holiday Season

When you can’t take your pet with you, finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is paramount. The Better Business Bureau created a checklist to help owners choose a reliable home-away-from-home for their pets.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/21/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/17/2011

BBB's Top Tips for Holiday Shopping Time

With the season's busiest shopping days ahead, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington gives buyers the top tips for holiday spending.

11/10/2011

11 Ways to Help Veterans on 11-11-11

Better Business Bureau arms consumers and business owners with suggestions on how to support veterans and military service members this Veterans Day: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

10/26/2011

BBB Advises Applicants For Seasonal Jobs To Start Early, Prepare For Interviews

St Louis BBB advises applicants for seasonal jobs to start their job search early and research potential employers. The St. Louis Better Business Bureau has tips for job seekers.

10/20/2011

BBB advice: Landing a temporary holiday job

With a 9.1 percent unemployment rate, and many more individuals who are ‘under-employed,’ competition for temporary holiday jobs is likely going to be fierce.

12/20/2010

Do’s and Don’ts of Giving and Receiving Gift Cards

Avoid getting ripped off by one of the nation’s most popular gifts

12/15/2010

Scrutinize Your Credit Card Bill says Carol

There are many ways people can add unauthorized charges to your credit card account. They don’t even have to have seen your credit card number. Here are some of the ways.

12/15/2010

Free Wi-Fi Scam Strikes at Airports

Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers. Hackers are now taking advantage of travelers who want to stay connected. They are setting up fake Wi-Fi connections designed to steal your personal information without you even knowing it.