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08/16/2012
Scammers are gearing up for this year’s Presidential election, from robo-calls offering a “free cruise” for taking a political survey, to promises that President Obama will pay your utility bill. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be on the lookout for the growing number of scams that are likely to continue leading up to the Presidential election. “Scammers use incentives based on what they think voters want to hear,” noted Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.
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10/06/2010
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers online for diet pills, work at home jobs and teeth whiteners among other products and services.
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10/06/2009
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile.
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01/01/2002
Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.
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05/01/2001
You see the ads on TV, in magazine and newspaper inserts, and on the Internet: "5 Books for $1," "10 CDs for FREE," or "4 Videos for 49¢ each." By joining some of the clubs that are offering these deals, you may become a member of a "prenotification negative option plan." That means you are agreeing to receive merchandise automatically unless you tell the club not to send it.
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