http://fortwayne.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=52&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Credit Repair Organizations have attracted considerable attention as a "problem industry." If you know what to look for, you can discern the good from the bad. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/credit-repair-organizations-and-the-law-12636 Tue, 13 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-12933 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is nationally alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-12977 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13033 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT No Company Is Safe From Becoming A Victim Of The Fake Check Scam! http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/fake-check-scam-hits-company-in-georgia-12657 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-buying-flood-damaged-cars-12606 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Hawaii’s 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/skepticism-healthy-to-avoid-swine-flu-scams-bbb-warns-of-fraudulent-health-items-13320 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers-13226 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/new-time-share-scam-13495 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/job-seekers-and-businesses-beware-of-fraudulent-money-transfers-13504 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/supporting-the-victims-of-the-fort-hood-tragedy-13549 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bluehippo-faces-contempt-for-ongoing-computer-financing-scam-13563 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13242 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13243 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13244 Thu, 19 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://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-bbb-says-know-the-red-flags-of-a-scam-site-13248 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Have you thought about making a few extra dollars by selling some of your gold jewelry? http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-selling-gold-online-or-in-person-13692 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The holiday shopping season is off and running despite a shaky economy. Smart shoppers may be able to snap up bargains before, after and on Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year. http://fortwayne.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-shoppers-to-shop-smart-save-receipts-13793