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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.

03/04/2013

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.

03/01/2013

Celebrate National Consumer Protection Week with Your BBB

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is joining with over 60 federal, state, and local government agencies, and national organizations to promote consumer education during the 15th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 3-9.

03/09/2012

National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: Buying a Used Car

Before launching your search for a good deal on a used car, spend some time considering many of the same factors that would apply to a new car purchase: how you will use the vehicle; how long you plan to keep it; the size, style, features, and appearance you need or prefer; and your budget or financing options for the purchase, as well as for operation, maintenance, and repair costs.

03/01/2012

Celebrate National Consumer Protection Week with Your BBB

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is joining with over 30 federal, state, and local government agencies, and national organizations to promote consumer education during the 14th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 4-10.

03/21/2011

6 Signs Of A Scholarship Scam

Within the last few years, the landscape of colleges and universities across the nation has changed. Achieving the test scores needed to be accepted to your dream school and paying for tuition once you’re there is much more difficult than it was 20, 10 or even five years ago.

02/17/2010

With Free Offers, Devil is in Details, Task Force Warns

Free offers may sound good, but too often there are catches, clauses and fine print that can end up costing consumers money and aggravation, the Consumer Fraud Task Force warns.

01/29/2010

Sierra Vista E-Cycle Event Protects the Environment and Your Identity

BBB, Sierra Vista Police Department, Ace Hardware, World Care of Tucson, and Shred-it of Tucson Host ShredFest! ‘10

01/25/2010

UPDATE: New Text Message Scam Poses as Wachovia, Claims to Know First Four Digits of Consumers’ Bank Cards

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of a new text message scam that impersonates the bank, Wachovia, in order to gain access to consumers’ bank accounts.

01/06/2010

Q and A With Your BBB

I think someone stole my identity. What should I do?

12/21/2009

BBB Issues Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs of 2009

The top ten scams and rip-offs of 2010.

12/17/2009

BBB, FTC, and Visa Partner to Educate Consumers about Online Scams

Twenty-nine percent of online U.S. consumers victimized by deceptive marketing.

12/01/2009

Scam Watch

Every holiday season calls and visits requesting charitable donations rise. BBB urges you to conduct a little research prior to donating to a charity you’re unfamiliar with.

11/05/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

Following the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appli


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