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11/27/2012
With the joy of the holidays comes the stress of trying not to over-spend. The Better Business Bureau suggests that you plan ahead and stick to your budget so you are not one of the many consumers who overspend during the holidays and unfortunately, start the new year, in debt.
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06/11/2012
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam. As we look to celebrate this special day with the men we love, it’s important to know how to spend money wisely on the perfect gift for Dad. Better Business Bureau has some suggestions.
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11/22/2010
In order to fight these online grinches, BBB of Metropolitan New York recommends 10 tips for staying safe when holiday shopping online.
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10/14/2010
When you shop for Halloween costumes and other merchandise, the Better Business Bureau warns you to be careful of seasonal stores and fly-by-night websites.
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07/01/2003
Produced in cooperation with the Direct Marketing Association and AARP
Shopping by phone or mail is a convenient alternative to shopping at a store. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Mail or Telephone Order Rule covers merchandise your order by mail, telephone, computer, and fax machine.
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01/01/2002
Here's What To Do.
You found the perfect set of linens in a mail order catalog. You call to place your order and charge it to your credit card. You're told that your linens should arrive in two weeks. Two weeks go by, then three and four, and still no linens. What you do get is your credit card bill with a charge from the catalog company.
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05/01/2000
Although the number of companies advertising online—and the number of consumers
shopping online—are soaring, fraud and deception may dampen consumer confidence in the e-marketplace. But cyberspace is not without boundaries, and fraud and deception are unlawful no matter what the medium. The FTC has enforced and will continue enforcing its consumer protection laws online to ensure that products and services are described truthfully in online ads and that consumers get what they pay for. These activities benefit consumers as well as sellers, who expect and deserve a fair marketplace.
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