http://tucson.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=72&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT It’s no secret to many businesses that a well executed online marketing campaign can translate into a sizable increase in sales at the register. What are the most effective types of online marketing? http://tucson.bbb.org/article/blogging-may-be-the-engine-that-powers-your-companys-online-marketing-outreach-12383 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT What sets one air conditioning company apart from the others? As a winner of BBB’s 2009 Business Ethics Award, Temco Air Environmental continues to raise the bar for excellence in the industry. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-business-spotlight-temco-air-environmental-12382 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona will host a series of educational classes for businesses and consumers in the coming weeks. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-to-host-series-of-events-for-consumers-and-businesses-12503 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-12722 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting customers about ADK Marketing, a Phoenix-based door-to-door vacuum sales company, that contacts consumers by phone to schedule in-home sales call http://tucson.bbb.org/article/phone-offer-for-free-carpet-cleaning-isnt-what-it-seems-12626 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12719 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Question: My minimum monthly credit card payment doubled in the last month and now I can’t afford it. Can they do this? http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-qanda-can-your-credit-card-company-double-your-monthly-bill-12791 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau has been made aware of a scam using the Timken Company’s UPS account to ship fraudulent checks to businesses Nationwide http://tucson.bbb.org/article/new-classified-ad-scam-threatens-businesses-12753 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB of Central Florida has received complaints from businesses about National Business Publishing Corporation located in Winter Park, Florida. The company sells business directories nationwide (in book or online version). Complaints are regarding misleading sales tactics. The complaints report that their business was offered a "free copy of the 2009 Edition valued at $500." http://tucson.bbb.org/article/high-price-for-vanity-publications-12883 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Creative Catering is a Tucson based Catering Company which has been providing outstanding services for over 20 years to Tucson and the surrounding areas. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/business-spotlight-creative-catering-corporation-12850 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Find out what happens to Sarah when she accepts a personal check from an unknown buyer to cover the shipping cost of an item. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/take-it-from-sarah-sellers-beware-of-unknown-buyers-12789 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB warns consumers to exercise caution when speaking with Medicare representatives. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/scam-alert-medicare-scam-12790 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona along with Christ Church United Methodist will host a series of free educational classes for consumers in the coming weeks. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-to-offer-series-of-free-classes-for-consumers-12755 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware http://tucson.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-12721 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-12941 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor http://tucson.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-12973 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13029 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13154 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Many businesses are marketing products to support finding a cure for breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-consumers-to-check-before-buying-pink-ribbon-products-13094 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers-13231 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace can be helpful to those trying to stay in touch with friends or reconnect with former classmates. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/scam-watch-social-networking-sites-13396 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Is there a law in Arizona that allows me to cancel a purchase if I change my mind? http://tucson.bbb.org/article/q-and-a-with-bbb-13399 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT If you have access to a cell phone or email account, odds are you will probably come across misleading solicitations at one point or another. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/take-it-from-sarah-13395 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT As more families struggle in the tough economy, retailers are trying to make paying for holiday gifts more flexible by offering layaway options. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13309 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Tucsonans can do their part to reduce the millions of tons of electronic waste that ends up in landfills, protect against identity theft and support local non-profits http://tucson.bbb.org/article/tucson-e-cycle-event-protects-the-environment-and-your-identity--13282 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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 http://tucson.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13426 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. Initially, supporters were encouraged to donate blood to help victims. As options for monetary donations in support of victims and their families become available, it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/supporting-the-victims-of-the-fort-hood-tragedy-13481 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to Destinations Unlimited, a travel club that conducts sales presentations for consumers around the country, including in Tucson http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-alerts-consumers-to-destinations-unlimited-13235 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Over the next 18 months, 1.4 million U.S. Census workers will attempt to gather demographic information about everyone living in the country. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-2010-census-tips--13530 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to a Tucson based youth sports organization, Southwest Youth Sports (SYS), which according to complaints filed with BBB, is canceling http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-issues-second-alert-about-southwest-youth-sports-13529 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. BBB offers tips for doing so. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/identifying-and-reducing-junk-mail-13616 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The FBI has issued a warning to businesses and job-seekers to beware of fraudulent online money transfers being processed in their name. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/job-seekers-and-businesses-beware-of-fraudulent-money-transfers-13503