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05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/07/2013

Naming Names: April 2013

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month, plus a few tips and tidbits for Accredited Businesses.

05/06/2013

It’s National Moving Month: Move Safely and Securely While Avoiding Scams

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. It also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers.

04/16/2013

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.

04/15/2013

"Vacation Smart International" Letters Aren't Such a Smart Idea

BBB is warning of a travel club scheme targeting the Billings, MT area but is likely to move to other cities in the northwest to claim more victims.

04/08/2013

Naming Names - March 2013

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month, plus a few tips and tidbits for Accredited Businesses.

04/05/2013

BBB Revokes Gilbert Auto Accreditation for Pattern of Complaints

BBB revoked BBB Accreditation of Gilbert Auto Group, a new and used car dealership with locations in Washington and Idaho, due to violations of BBB Accreditation Standards.

04/05/2013

Scammers Spoof Spokane Police in Debt Collection Scam

Liberty Lake Police Department contacted Better Business Bureau alerting of a debt collecting phone scam targeting the Spokane region.

03/19/2013

BBB Tips for March Madness

With local teams making it to the NCAA, Better Business Bureau wants to warn the public about scams related to March Madness.

03/12/2013

Naming Names - February 2013

Naming names is a monthly release of the BBB's complaint handling activities for the previous month, plus a few tips and tidbits for Accredited Businesses.

03/07/2013

Start with BBB's Consumer Resources 24/7

National Consumer Protection Week is nearly over, but your Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to stay informed year round - and check with us first!

02/12/2013

BBB Warns of Traveling 'Flip Homes' Seminars

BBB is warning consumers to be wary of companies traveling to the area to host free seminars on flipping houses in Spokane.

01/28/2013

BBB Challenges Merchant Services Direct Advertising Claims

The Better Business Bureau serving is alerting businesses about a Spokane Valley-based credit card processing company, Merchant Services Direct (MSD), whose advertising claims may be misleading.

01/09/2013

BBB's Top 10 Scams of 2012

The annual “Top Ten Scams” list is culled from consumers, some of whom have been victims of scams, from federal agencies and other reliable sources


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