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06/13/2013

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), and Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is marking the occasion by calling attention to the many ways the elderly are victimized in southern Arizona, and throughout the world.

03/26/2013

Identity Theft of the Deceased

It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen.

03/12/2013

Southern Arizona Consumer Inquiries into Tax Preparation Services up 95 Percent from Year Earlier

During tax season Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises taxpayers to take the proper steps to avoid making mistakes when selecting tax preparation help to avoid costly mistakes on their returns.

03/07/2013

National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: Teach Children to Stay Safe on Social Networks

Social networking is becoming more and more popular and now kids younger and younger are going online to interact. According to Inside Network, nearly 21% of Facebook users are between the ages of 13 and 17 as of September 2011.

03/06/2013

National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: Finding a Reliable Contractor

Spring time is right around the corner and many consumers will want to remodel or repair their home as part of “Spring Cleaning.” Some tasks may not be simple, so consumers may look to hire contractors to come in and do the work.

03/05/2013

National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: Charitable Giving- Is Your Money Going Where You Think It’s Going?

From holiday season giving to aiding in recovery efforts at home or overseas, consumers have several opportunities to donate to charity throughout the year. Whether donating your time, treasure or talent, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to give wisely.

03/04/2013

National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: When to Use Credit Instead of Debit

Many consumers own both credit and debit cards, but may not know when to use one or the other. Because there are differences in how debit and credit cards are processed, here are 4 scenarios for when to use a credit card over a debit card.

02/28/2013

Check for Warning Signs of Fake Coupons Online

Coupons are a great way to trim the cost of groceries and other purchases, and online sites offer dozens of coupons. But Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises consumers to be skeptical of higher-than-usual coupon discounts, and other signs that the coupons may be invalid.

02/13/2013

It’s Valentine’s Day – Don’t Be a Catfish!

Valentine’s Day is a day for romance, but it can also be an opportune time for scammers to take advantage of those looking for love online. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona urges consumers to proceed with caution before letting their hearts – and their money – get stolen.

01/29/2013

Beware of Tax Preparer Fraud this Tax Season, BBB warns

Tax filing season opens tomorrow, Jan. 30, therefore, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of a growing crime known as tax preparer fraud.

12/21/2012

BBB Tips for Happy Holiday Returns, Refunds, and Exchanges

‘Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged? Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona wants to remind consumers to know their rights regarding returns, refunds and exchanges.

11/20/2012

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 spread payments over a period of time, but putting an item on layaway may result in a loss of money or the item itself if you don’t read the contract carefully, warns BBB

11/06/2012

BBB Urges Charitable Donors to Research before they give this Holiday Season

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means consumers are getting ready to ramp up their charitable giving. In light of this, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is urging donors to research charities they wish to give to before donating.

10/09/2012

BBB Partners with Western Union to Introduce BBB Scam Stopper

Better Business Bureau and Western Union today launched BBB Scam Stopper, an education campaign to help consumers in Southern Arizona, and throughout the United States and Canada avoid common scams that con artists use to commit consumer fraud.

08/13/2012

Back to School: BBB Reminds Students to Keep Electronics and Private Information Safe at School

As University of Arizona students prepare to head back to campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. Students are susceptible to identity theft, however, and Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recommends that they take eight steps to protect themselves on campus.