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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.

02/28/2012

Tips of the Tradeshow

Tread Carefully at Shows and Expos

02/20/2012

Select a Trustworthy Travel Agent to Book Your Spring Vacation

Spring is on the way which means many families and students will be looking to take a quick vacation during spring break. Whether jetting to Cancun or taking off for Disneyland, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to make travel arrangements through trustworthy travel agencies.

01/26/2012

Better Business Bureau Recommends Following the Top Ten Tips from the Internal Revenue Service this Tax Season

With Tax Day fast approaching, it’s time to start the tax filing process that we all know and love.

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

12/20/2011

Stay Warm and Cozy with an Energy Efficiency Plan this Winter

With a tough economy looming like the Grinch over this year’s holiday season, many are looking for ways to save money through energy efficiency. BBB is offers a checklist for homeowners to safely prepare their homes for the cold winter months.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/14/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

While most retailers love the holidays and the increased sales of the last quarter of each year, no one looks forward to the dreaded post-holiday gift returns. BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns.

12/08/2011

Phony Complaint Emails are Filling In-Boxes of Local Businesses

BBB's across the country, including Delaware are receiving local reports of suspicious emails.

11/30/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam this Holiday Season

With the chilly weather fast approaching, many consumers are yearning for a toasty fire by the fireplace and looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. However, the BBB is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid.

11/30/2011

Is your Child Safe on "Dear Santa" Websites?

More than 60 domain names have been registered in the name of Santa Claus. Sadly, some of the sites aren’t always trustworthy. Your BBB is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to Santa.

11/21/2011

Cyber-Monday: Great Deals to Be Had, But Watch Out for Scams

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds, but it also opens up the buyer to attacks from scammers and hackers.

11/17/2011

BBB Award Applications are Out!

Is your business a leader in trust and integrity? Consider nominating yourself for the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, or the Rush Award for family owned companies.

11/16/2011

$2,500 Scholarships for Delaware Seniors!

The BBB Education Foundation is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Student Ethics Scholarship. We will again offer TWO $2,500 scholarships!

10/11/2011

Welcome New Accredited Businesses Aug/Sept

Did you know that you cannot just "join" Better Business Bureau (BBB) by paying your money! It's a process...


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