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06/17/2013

BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and GuideStar Join Forces to Dispel the Charity “Overhead Myth”

In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance – penned an open letter to the donors of America denouncing the “overhead ratio” as the sole measure of nonprofit performance.

10/30/2012

BBB Urges Consumers To Give Wisely In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

The Better Business Bureau is urging donors who want to help victims of Hurricane Sandy to check charities out before they give.

04/26/2012

BBB Announces 2012 Torch Awards Winners

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recognized nine local companies at the 2012 Torch Awards Luncheon Thursday at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

04/19/2012

Identity Thieves Strike Tucson Business

Identity theft crimes are not limited to individuals; businesses can also become victims. Recently, a Tucson business- Happy Tails Travels- discovered this firsthand when they became a victim of business identity theft.

04/16/2012

2012 BBB Torch Awards to be held April 26

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 Torch Awards, to be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., April 26 at the Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.

03/12/2012

BBB to Host Educational Lunch for Businesses in Cochise County

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is hosting an orientation lunch in Sierra Vista on Wednesday, March 14, for both Accredited and non-accredited businesses, who wish to learn about the services and programs BBB offers to businesses.

02/08/2012

Sierra Vista ShredFest 2012 is February 18

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona has partnered with the Sierra Vista Police Department, Ace Hardware, Suburban Miners, and Shred-it for Shred Fest 2012. Organizers are offering electronics and cell phone e-cycling in addition to secure, on-site shredding. Donations are appreciated.

01/17/2012

Malicious Complaint Email claiming it’s from BBB

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint. The email contains a dangerous attachment regarding a complaint and appears to direct recipients to the BBB website. This is a scam - BBB does not send complaints as attachments via email.

12/16/2011

BBB Alert: Five Holiday Scams to Avoid

Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns.

12/15/2011

Consumers Report Receiving Mailers offering to Sell them Deeds to their Properties for an Exuberant Fee

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning property owners to be wary of official looking mailers attempting to sell consumers the deeds to their own properties for much more money than they would pay at a county office.

12/13/2011

BBB Alerts Consumers about Tucson Photography Studio

Parents of Youth Football League Participants in Phoenix and Tucson say Tucson Photography Studio Sold them an Incomplete and Poor Quality Product

12/06/2011

BBB Cites Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings for Deceptive Advertising

An Ohio company that markets products ranging from portable electric heaters to uncut sheets of U.S. dollar bills is under scrutiny for what the Better Business Bureau calls “significant and ongoing concerns” over advertisements which BBB believes have the capacity to mislead consumers.

12/01/2011

BBB Warns Homeowners: Changes to Mortgage Rules Bring Out Scams

Some homeowners who are “under water” with their mortgages can refinance under the new Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), but BBB is warning consumers that scammers are gearing up for the rush of applications.

11/22/2011

BBB Black Friday Tip Sheet

It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best.

11/18/2011

Avoid the Pitfalls of Layaway by Understanding Policies up Front, advises BBB

Layaway has become increasingly popular with the challenging economic times. Many find it very helpful during the holidays to be able to space out payments. However, putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item itself if you don’t read the contract carefully.


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