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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.

03/07/2013

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.

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.

10/30/2012

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.

08/31/2012

BBB advises donors to give wisely to Hurricane Isaac relief efforts

Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding.

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.

07/25/2012

BBB Warns Parents of Student Financial Aid Scams

With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, students and their families are eager to find scholarships and other awards to help pay for higher education.

05/03/2012

Midwest Timeshares Racks up Complaints in Tucson, and around the Country

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers about Midwest Timeshares, a Wisconsin-based timeshare reseller that has racked up 70 complaints, including two from Tucson consumers.

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.

03/07/2012

BBB Advice on Giving to Tornado Relief Charities

Southern Arizonans seeing the devastation wreaked by recent tornadoes are responding with generous gifts of time and money, as they’ve traditionally responded to disasters throughout the world.

01/11/2012

Resolve to be a Smarter Consumer in 2012

The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:

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.

12/06/2011

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 Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.


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