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05/15/2012

Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna’s Advertising not so Clear…Earning the company an “F Rating” with the BBB

The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna. The product is manufactured by Brilliant Built Technologies, a subsidiary of Universal Media Syndicate, Inc., located in Canton, Ohio. The company is running large advertorial ads that appear in newspapers across the U.S. and mailing to residents nationwide offering to eliminate cable and satellite costs completely using the Clear-Cast HDTV Antennae.

04/26/2012

Look Out for Alarm Company Tricks

Over the last several years, the volume of inquiries into door-to-door alarm sales companies has spiked and summer is normally when the door-to-door alarm companies are hitting the pavement hard. The BBB still expects an increase in door-to-door activity as the summer approaches because many companies use students on their summer break from school to conduct door-to-door sales.

03/12/2012

Kony 2012 Video Sends Mixed Message to Young Activists

BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.

03/05/2012

Storm and Disaster Damage Tips

The Better Business Bureau reminds those who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions.

03/01/2012

Complaints Down, But Huge Jump in Inquiries Means Shoppers Are Doing Their Homework

Consumer savvy, smart shopping and common sense all had a great year. Consumers asked BBB for help more than 103 million times in 2011, up from 87 million in 2010 and the highest rate in the organization’s 100-year history.

03/01/2012

Four BBB Tips for Driving a Good Deal When You Sell Your Car

When looking to sell your vehicle, you need to know how to get your car into the right hands. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your sale goes smoothly.

03/01/2012

BBB Advice for Avoiding a Moving Scam

Following a few simple rules when selecting a mover will go a long way toward protecting yourself from being victimized by scams this moving season.

03/01/2012

Hiring a Home Contractor - Do You Know the Red Flags?

It’s always important to find a home contractor that you can trust. Better Business Bureau recommends following this smart shopper checklist before choosing a contractor for your home.

02/24/2012

Attention Race Fans! Check Out Your BBB!

February 25th, Reed Sorenson will drive the Better Business Bureau Chevrolet #52 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race, beginning at noon EST.

02/23/2012

BBB Welcomes White House Recognition of Self-Regulation in Protecting Consumer Online Privacy

The Obama Administration recognized the importance of industry self-regulation in providing consumers with privacy protections. CBBB's Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program has been at the center of such self-regulatory efforts.

02/21/2012

BBB Mobile Giving Foundation is Partnership of Two Leaders

Mobile giving is a critical tool for charities to raise funds when disaster strikes. In order to give donors the most trustworthy option, the Mobile Giving Foundation has joined forces with the BBB Wise Giving Alliance to create the BBB Mobile Giving Foundation.

02/17/2012

New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address

A new email phishing scam targeting accountants and other business people is using a BBB.org email address and the American Institute of CPAs logo and name


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