http://tucson.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=72&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/identity-theft-of-the-deceased-40998 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/southern-arizona-consumer-inquiries-into-tax-preparation-services-up-95-percent-from-year-earlier--40730 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/national-consumer-protection-week-tip-of-the-day-teach-children-to-stay-safe-on-social-networks-33158 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/national-consumer-protection-week-tip-of-the-day-finding-a-reliable-contractor-33133 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/national-consumer-protection-week-tip-of-the-day-charitable-giving-is-your-money-going-where-you-think-its-going-33087 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/national-consumer-protection-week-tip-of-the-day-when-to-use-credit-instead-of-debit-33042 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/check-for-warning-signs-of-fake-coupons-online-40434