http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=29&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Beware of Promises of Quick and Easy Credentials Connecticut BBB is alerting higher education students about some online-based schools that are making false claims and issuing worthless diplomas. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-warns-consumers-their-online-diplomas-may-be-worthless-12236 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT According to the Javelin Strategy & Research Center, nearly 10 million Americans were victims of ID theft in 2008, a 22 percent increase over the previous year. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/growing-number-of-americans-are-becoming-victims-of-identity-theft--12316 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut Better Business Bureau is now accepting nominations for its 2009 Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-opens-nominations-for-2009-torch-award-for-marketplace-excellence-12415 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers about a new opportunity from a company named iJango, that claims to “multi-level market the Internet,” http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-issues-alert-about-possible-pyramid-scheme-12601 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Rental Properties Listed In Online Classified Ads Being Used to Cheat People Looking to Rent http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-finds-home-renters-becoming-victims-of-scam-12479 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to be extremely careful in the face of several scams targeting people looking for work. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-cautions-job-hunters-about-growing-incidences-of-employment-scams-12517 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT While some telephone card companies offer competitive discounts on long distance calls, others whittle away at the promised hundreds of minutes with exorbitant fees and service charges. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-alerts-consumers-about-prepaid-phone-cards-12678 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Defaulting on your car loan payments is not only inconvenient, but can also have a severe impact on credit scores and limitation of subsequent loans and credit cards for as many as seven years. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-offers-tips-on-avoiding-car-repossession-12879 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT More than half of Americans do not have any kind of document dealing with the distribution of their assets upon death, such as a Last Will and Testament, or as it is commonly referred to, a Will. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-offers-advice-to-consumers-about-estate-planning-12731 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers advice to business owners on how to prepare for the flu season and a potential H1N1 outbreak http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/employers-can-help-prevent-spread-of-h1n1-virus-12840 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Consumers falsely claim they never received an order online, received the wrong item or had their credit card stolen and were charged for items they didn’t order. 50 percent increase since 2008. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-warns-companies-to-beware-of-friendly-fraud-12948 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Connecticut BBB says Consumers can avoid losing money through many ongoing scams by following a simple rule: Do not send money by wire transfer to companies or people you don’t know. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-says-many-consumer-scams-can-be-easily-prevented-13003 Fri, 09 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://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-13082 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB has received a recent onslaught of complaints from consumers about a free trial of teeth whitening products, but instead, were repeatedly billed for products and services they didn’t want. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-cautions-consumers-about-teeth-whitening-product-scams-13077 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009 81st Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet to be held on October 29, 2009. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/2009-annual-meeting-and-awards-12634 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Sunporch Structures of Westport is the recipient of Connecticut BBB’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, presented at BBB’s 81st annual meeting and awards banquet. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-companies-and-employees-recognized-for-excellence-at-better-business-bureau-81st-annual-awards-banquet-13287 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBBs have received inquiries from people who are uncertain about giving out personal information after being approached by census workers. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-advises-citizens-about-census-related-scams-13516 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT “Scareware” Computer Attacks May Even Come From Legitimate Web Sites. Scareware hackers hit visitors to the New York Times Web site in mid-September. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-cautions-consumers-about-new-online-threat-13385 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. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13658 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-13660 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/dont-get-swindled-when-buying-electronics-online-13545 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB warns consumers to be skeptical of Web sites and e-mails promoting swine flu prevention products. At best, they don’t work. At worst, they’re dangerous. Get tips to avoid swine flu scams. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/skepticism-healthy-to-avoid-swine-flu-scams-bbb-warns-of-fraudulent-health-items-13546 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As a growing number of families struggle to prevent sliding further into debt, retailers are trying to help them with a payment option from days gone by: layaway plans. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-bbb-offers-advice-for-using-layaway-plans-13661 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT This year the FBI has reported a significant increase in fraud targeting valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments, and school districts. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/fraudulent-money-transfers-connected-to-malware--13652 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Connecticut consumers remain dissatisfied with the same types of businesses this year as in 2008, according to a statistical breakdown released by Connecticut Better Business Bureau http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-releases-complaint-statistics-top-10-list-13567 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers not to let down their guard during the holiday shopping period, especially when bidding at online auction sites. http://www.connecticut.bbb.org/article/buyer-beware-when-shopping-for-must-have-gifts-on-online-auction-sites--13704