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11/06/2009

The Internet Amplifies Customer Complaints: Is Your Business Prepared?

The Internet has empowered customers with the ability to express grievances like a megaphone to the world. Your local BBB provides a few tips to assist companies with addressing online complaints.

10/19/2009

Local BBB promotes National Protect Your ID Week Through New Facebook Page

In recognition of National Protect Your Identity Week,the BBB Serving Eastern Michigan will be promoting tips on avoiding and dealing with identity theft through its new "myBBB" Facebook page

10/17/2009

BBB SECURE YOUR ID DAY: Free Document Shredding

The BBB will be hosting 'Secure Your ID Day' sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union on Saturday, October 17 from 8 – 11 am. The event promotes shredding sensitive documents to prevent ID Theft.

10/14/2009

BBB REOPENS AFTER MOVING TO NEW OFFICE LOCATION

The Better Business Bureau Serving Detroit & Eastern Michigan has reopened after moving to its new office location in Southfield's towncenter area. Please note our new main phone number: 248-223-9400

09/11/2009

Behind on Car Payments? BBB Advice on How to Avoid the Repo Man

As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. BBB provides advice on how to avoid the repo man.

08/31/2009

BBB Warns Your Online Diploma could be a Worthless Piece of Paper

Some students have found out the hard way that the diploma they thought they earned online wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on. The Better Business Bureau cautions people to avoid diploma mills.

08/19/2009

BBB Advises Cash-Strapped Small Business Owners Against Using Shelf Corporations to Deceive Banks and Attain Loans

BBB warns small business owners about purchasing shelf corporations to obtain credit. Recommends new SBA program which provides no-interest, deferred-payment bridge loans to struggling businesses.

08/12/2009

Beware Cash for Clunkers Scams

Consumers weren’t the only ones to take quick advantage of Cash for Clunkers, identity thieves have been racing to hook as many victims as they can before the federal program concludes.

07/23/2009

BBB Alerts Consumers about Census Workers: Be Cooperative, But Cautious!

For years, Better Business Bureau has educated consumers about not giving out personal information over the telephone or to anyone who shows up at their front door. With the U.S. Census process beginning, BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

07/20/2009

Consumers Surprised by Mysterious Charges from Online Retailer

The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it had filed a lawsuit charging Classic Closeouts illegally made unauthorized charges and debits to consumers’ accounts months or years after they bought various items. The BBB has received nearly 900 complaints regarding the online retailer.

07/15/2009

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

BBB warns of work from home scams promoted through Twitter.

07/10/2009

Families Complain to BBB about The SAT and ACT Prep Center

BBB warns of telemarketers selling college test preparation software to parents with false claims of being affiliated with child's high school

06/26/2009

Consumers Nationwide Complain to BBB About Free Gas Gift Card Program

Free gas card promotion company files bankruptcy

06/08/2009

Beware BBB Imposters: New Craigslist Scam Warning

05/18/2009

iGoogle application improves accessibility to BBB Reliability Reports