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11/16/2009

"BBB Morning Mix Tour" travels to Beaumont Thursday, December 3

The next "BBB Morning Mix Tour" is set for Thursday, December 3, with Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beaumont from 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM.

11/16/2009

From FOX 4 "Good Day": BBB Warns to Avoid Advance Fee Loans

There is a lot of talk about “debt consolidation.” Some individuals and families are tempted by “advance fee loans,” or other schemes that market themselves as consolidation resources.

11/16/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/15/2009

Brian Tracy to Speak at Torch Award Banquet on May 4, 2010

Brian Tracy, Chairman/CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations, will be the keynote speaker at the Torch Award Banquet.

11/13/2009

BBB 2009-2010 Calendar of Events

11/09/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home.

11/09/2009

From KFDM "Live at 5" and FOX 4 "Good Day": Are Service Contracts Worth the Extra $$$?

When buying a camera, microwave, television, a toaster, or many other items, you may be offered a “service contract.” Are they a good idea? Are they worth the extra money?

11/03/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

Following the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances.

11/02/2009

From "Good Day" on FOX 4: Self-Defense for Car Expense

We have all experienced the traumatic challenge that comes with having your automobile repaired. Who should we call? Will they do what they say needs to be done . . . and that we are paying for?

10/26/2009

From "Good Day" on FOX 4: Overcome Fear of Buying Halloween Costumes Online

Shopping for Halloween costumes can often feel like a trick, not a treat. The BBB receives a surge of complaints related to costume and merchandise delivery, repair, and refund or exchange issues.

10/26/2009

BBB 2010 Census Tips for the Public

All households that do not return their US Census forms will be visited by a US Census representative. The information provides guidance on how to identify a legitimate Census employee.

10/19/2009

From "Good Day" on FOX 4: Differences Between Debt Consolidation, Debt Negotiation and Debt Elimination Plans

Consumers are bombarded every day with ads and e-mails offering services to manage or reduce debt and it’s hard to know which offer will work for them, let alone if the company can be trusted.

10/19/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

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.

10/12/2009

From FOX 4 "Good Day" & KFDM "Live at 5": Playing Smart When Buying Sports Tickets Online

With professional and college football seasons underway, the BBB is warning sports fans to be on the look out for fraudulent sellers when shopping online for hard-to-get tickets.

10/05/2009

Defend Your Business against the H1N1 Virus This Winter

BBB offers the following advice to business owners on how to prepare for the upcoming flu season and a potential H1N1 flu outbreak.