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07/07/2010

Take it From Sarah: Free Doesn't Always Mean Free

Everyone knows the best things in life are free. Products and services that are genuinely free are hard to come by these days, so even if an offer sounds like it’s on the up and up, it’s a good idea to double check.

07/07/2010

Ask BBB: When a Company Goes Out of Business

There are many steps you can take to recoup your losses if a company closes its doors. BBB offers the following tips for dealing with this situation.

06/15/2010

Flood Insurance: Is It for You?

Recent and the prediction of an active 2010 hurricane season may have you wondering if you should have flood insurance. Here are some facts that may help answer your questions.

06/01/2010

Military Sense & Savings: More on SmartBuy

On May 18th New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo officially filed suit against SmartBuy, a seller of computers and electronics.

06/01/2010

Free Museum Entry For Military Kids

If you are a military kid, there are over 750 museums across the United States that will give you and your immediate family members free admission between now and Labor Day.

03/19/2010

Twitter Workers Needed—Don’t Apply. BBB Warns of Google and Twitter Work at Home Schemes

Through Tweets, email and websites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter and Google.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

08/17/2009

Take it from Sarah: She signs up for too-good-to-be-true offers so you don't have to

Learn what happened when Sarah signed up for the Grocery Stimulus program.

08/17/2009

BBB Q & A: How does BBB warn consumers about deceitful companies?

Answer: BBB provides many services to the public which can be utilized while conducting pre-market research. We offer free public reliability reports on businesses that include details about a company's history, management, licensing, complaint activity, and advertising issues found by BBB.

08/17/2009

BBB Scam Watch: Foreign Lotteries and Sweepstakes

BBB urges consumers to exercise caution when dealing with any lottery or sweepstakes solicitation received via email, postal mail, or phone.

08/17/2009

BBB Consumer Tip: Understanding the Arizona Lemon Law

Most of us know that when purchasing a vehicle, one of the most common pieces of advice we’ll receive is “Don’t buy a lemon!” While this advice is useful, it’s not always easy to follow. What can you do after you’ve purchased the perfect vehicle and days later find that the doors stick shut, it won’t shift gears, and it makes noticeably peculiar sounds when you’re stopped at a light?

08/17/2009

Better Business Bureau Warns about Possible Pyramid Scheme

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to an Austin, Texas based company that’s making big promises. BBB investigations indicate the company may be an illegal pyramid scheme.

08/14/2009

Consumers Shouldn’t Rush to Sell Their Unwanted Gold

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises consumers that while gold parties may be a convenient way to make some cash, they may not provide you the best deal. BBB recommends consumers do their homework before selling their jewelry at gold parties.

08/12/2009

Don’t Get Scammed When Participating in the Federal Cash for Clunkers Program

In late June President Obama signed into law the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) or Cash for Clunkers program. CARS provides a rebate for consumers who trade in qualifying gas guzzlers for more energy efficient cars. Unfortunately, even before the program began, scammers were attempting to ply their trade and Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance for car shoppers on how to participate in the program and avoid getting scammed.

07/07/2009

Take it From Sarah - She signs up for too-good-to-be-true offers so you don't have to

Sarah's adventures in the world of work-at-home-opportunities: Legitimate employment opportunities that offer work at home options are few and far between. We've solicited Sarah to assist us with research and participation in the work at home "business opportunities" your BBB hears about most.