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02/02/2010

New Lottery Scam Fraudulently Claims to Be From Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureau warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery.

02/02/2010

Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer

Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late.

02/02/2010

Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe on Social Networks

BBB recommends parents take specific steps to keep their kids safe online.

02/02/2010

New Credit Card Regulations Kick In; BBB explains what it means to you

Better Business Bureau explains what the new Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 means to cardholders across the US.

02/02/2010

BBB Small Business Tips: Five Steps for Protecting Your Business When Banking Online

Better Business Bureau recommends small business owners implement a few simple steps to keep their financial information and transactions secure when banking online.

01/21/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message to Haiti Relief Efforts

Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) advises donors that giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give—but you should still use caution.

01/21/2010

Out of Work? The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring Nationwide

Better Business Bureau offers the following advice on what it takes to work for the Census and tips on how to land a job.

01/21/2010

Start Saving Now for the Holidays with a Christmas Club Account

Your Better Business Bureau advises that consumers can make this year’s holiday season easier on the family finances by setting up a Christmas Club account now.

01/21/2010

BBB’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for a Consumer-Savvy 2010

Better Business Bureau offers the following ten New Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money in 2010.

01/21/2010

Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief

Charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability, identifies national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

01/20/2010

BBB Small Business Advice: Five Tips for Ensuring Social Media Success in 2010

Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners ease into the waters thoughtfully when planning to launch a social media strategy; otherwise, they risk abandoning the ship in frustration.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

The Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

01/11/2010

Phony BBB E-mail Spreads Fiction about 2010 Census; Get the Facts

An e-mail which falsely claims to be from the Better Business Bureau about the upcoming 2010 Census is inaccurate and BBB is advising consumers to get the facts.

12/22/2009

BBB of Metropolitan New York is Moving

12/15/2009

BBB Foundation Announces Action on Standards

Moving forward, the Foundation’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) will consider the recession’s impact, when evaluating charities’ fundraising and program expense ratios.