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02/03/2012

Buyer Beware as Shoddy Knock-offs Infiltrate the Internet

For bargain-hunters looking for name-brand items at discount prices online, Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding web-based rip-off schemes.

01/24/2012

Look Out for Super Bowl Scams

With the Super Bowl just around the corner, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.

10/03/2011

Guide to Gift Card Giving: BBB Advice for Purchasing Valuable Gift Cards

With the holiday season right around the corner and the economy putting the squeeze on budgets, many shoppers are going to be looking for the best gift options this holiday season. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.

10/03/2011

Layaway Now for Later: BBB Advice on the Layaway Process

The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods of paying for big-ticket items and holiday gifts. This holiday season, many families will be turning to alternate forms of payment to make ends meet. With many stores offering layaway services, Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to use this payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

09/09/2011

BBB le aconseja cómo proteger sus dispositivos electrónicos este año lectivo

Cuando los estudiantes de todo el país vuelven a la escuela, muchos llevarán sus celulares, iPads, iPods, ordenadores portátiles y otros dispositivos electrónicos a todos lados, de la clase al automóvil. Better Business Bureau les recuerda a los estudiantes y a sus padres que discutan sobre la manera de evitar que los dispositivos electrónicos caigan en manos ajenas.

08/12/2011

“Escúdese” de la estafa relacionada con la radiación de teléfonos móviles

Better Business Bureau (BBB), junto con la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) advierten a los consumidores que estén alerta ante estos denominados “escudos” y les aconsejan a los consumidores que opten por opciones gratuitas cuando se trate de limitar la exposición a las emisiones electromagnéticas de los teléfonos móviles.

06/01/2011

Consejos del BBB para evitar las estafas en las bodas esta primavera

Al prepararse para el día de sus sueños, BBB aconseja a las novias que procedan con cautela cuando se trata de comprar un vestido de novia por Internet, escoger un fotógrafo y seleccionar un coordinador de bodas.

04/14/2011

BBB alienta a los consumidores a realizar inversiones inteligentes en energía solar

Se acerca el clima cálido y muchos consumidores están tratando de ajustarse a un presupuesto cuando realizan mejoras en el hogar; muchos recurren a la energía solar verde como solución. BBB aconseja a los consumidores ser inteligentes al invertir en cualquier proyecto de mejora del hogar.

04/14/2011

BBB advierte contra los avisos en línea para cigarrillos electrónicos

El Better Business Bureau advierte a los consumidores que tengan cuidado con las ofertas de pruebas gratuitas de cigarrillos electrónicos.

04/05/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Make Smart Solar Energy Investments

With warm weather approaching and many consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. BBB advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.

04/05/2011

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for E-Cigarettes

BBB is warning consumers to be wary of free trial offers for e-cigarettes. Over the past year, BBB received hundreds of complaints from consumers who thought they were getting a free trial, but ended up losing often hundreds of dollars in recurring charges.

02/01/2011

Los cinco consejos principales del BBB para convertirse en un consumidor sabio

01/31/2011

BBB’s Top Five Tips to Become a Savvy Consumer

As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.

03/01/2010

How BBB can help you become a savvier consumer

March 7 is the kickoff to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) and Better Business Bureau is a proud supporter of this nationwide effort to educate the public on how to become savvier consumers.

09/04/2009

Make the Most of Your Minutes and Avoid Deceptive Prepaid Phone Cards

Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised.