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11/02/2009

Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.

11/02/2009

BBB Tips You Can Trust for the Week November 2, 2009

Follow Itsy Bitsy Sprinkle as she chases tips through our service area and collects advice from our sage staff!

10/30/2009

Spokane Grandmother Convinced by Scammers that Grandson Needed a Bailout

Scammers pose as grandchildren or jail to dupe unsuspecting grandparents; Local grandmother losses nearly $17,000 within three days

10/27/2009

FDIC Reports Fraudulent Emails Misusing their Name

E-mails fraudulently claiming to be from the FDIC are attempting to trick recipients into installing unknown software on personal computers

10/26/2009

BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week October 26, 2009

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10/21/2009

PERSONNEL CONCEPTS of CA Making Deceptive Pitches to Businesses via Mail

It was brought to BBB’s attention by Havre MT Chamber that the Personnel Concepts is soliciting businesses regarding workplace compliance posters, charging a fee. This group is known to BBB.

10/21/2009

www.Hotel-Systems.com aka www.downtownspokanehotels.com Contacting Local Businesses to Share Web Site Links

This Activity is Raising Red Flags

10/20/2009

BBB Warns That Wholesale Chinese Websites Fail To Deliver Goods

Bargain hunters who ordered wholesale electronics and clothing from Chinese Internet sites say they never received the items they ordered, the BBB warns.

10/20/2009

Deceptive SAT/ACT Prep Test Calls Being Made to MT Parents and Students Using 866-569-1215

Laurel, MT teacher receives information from several students and parents about highly deceptive college prep pitches being made to Montana families of teens

10/19/2009

BBB Weekly Tips You Can Trust for the Week October 19, 2009

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10/16/2009

WATCH FOR ONLINE HALLOWEEN OFFERS MASKED IN DECEPTION: BE SAFE ONLINE COSTUME SHOPPING TIPS

Many people wait until the last minute to plan their Halloween costume or to decide to participate in Halloween events. Don’t get stuck making hasty and uninformed decisions online if you are scrambling for that perfect costume or decoration. To help you not get caught in a mask of deception online, follow these tips:

10/16/2009

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. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

10/15/2009

WA Attorney General Focusing on Shoddy Remodelers

Window sellers need to be transparent in their marketing. Roofers need to stay on top of the law. And home siding installers shouldn’t sidle up to consumers with inappropriately high-pressure sales pitches.

10/13/2009

NY AG Secures Restitution w/Online Photo Stores Using Deceptive Practices

Metro NY BBB Partners to Help Deliver $665,000 in Restitution to Consumers Nationwide who were Scammed By Fraudulent Companies

10/13/2009

Cashmere Valley Bank's Name Misused in Text Messaging Phishing Scam

BBB and Law Enforcement Warn Consumers to Ignore/Delete Messages Received