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11/13/2009

Help support the families and victims of Fort Hood

Those who want to help support the families and victims of November 5th’s tragic shooting on Fort Hood can send donations to the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

11/02/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

10/20/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware

10/14/2009

Free shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Dave and Buster's, 8-12

Your BBB is offering free document shredding at “BBB Secure Your ID Day” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, in the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s, 2931 Camino del Rio North in San Diego’s Mission Valley area.

10/09/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.

10/02/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

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.

09/11/2009

BBB Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau.

08/31/2009

Rule prohibiting "robocalls" goes into effect Sept. 1

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a new rule, as of September 1, barring pre-recorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers, unless the consumer has agreed in writing to take calls of this nature.