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03/06/2013

Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York Announces Top Ten Complaint Categories

The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York has announced its annual top ten complaint categories, listing those business categories which received the most complaints in 2012. The announcement was made during National Consumer Prevention Week (March 3-9, 2013), a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.

05/08/2012

National Do Not Call Registry Tips: Beware of Scammers and Know the Facts

Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York warns consumers that scammers are making phony phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. According to DoNotCall.gov, “The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls. To add your number to the Registry you can call 888-382-1222.

12/07/2011

2011 Performance Roundup: 3 Out of 4 Charities Reviewed by Metro NY BBB Met All Standards

In these tough economic times, charitable giving requires a special commitment from givers. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that three-quarters (76%) of the charities that voluntarily participated in full, in-depth reviews through the Metro New York BBB Foundation met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability in 2011. This is only one of the findings available in the Metro New York BBB Foundation’s newly released Report on Metro NY BBB Charity Reviews.


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