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11/20/2009

Timeshare Owners Complain on Resorts Condos Management

Some timeshare owners who are interested in selling their timeshares may turn to timeshare resale businesses. According to customer complaints, Resort Condos Management is making promises it can’t fulfill.

11/16/2009

Top Businesses and Nonprofit Leader to be Honored Nationally by Better Business Bureau

Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the 2010 BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards.

11/11/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits Science Center and Consumers

A letter sent to the St. Louis Science Center claimed that 'John Doe' had won $85,000 in a Canadian lottery. Science Center officials immediately suspected a scam. Some consumers aren't so savvy.

11/11/2009

BBB Issues Warning On Web Companies Linked To Adept Results

About a dozen Internet companies linked to Adept Results, a company with offices in Pennsylvania and Missouri, are generating complaints from consumers about unwanted products and services.

11/10/2009

Supporting the Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Individuals across the country are looking for ways to help support the victims and families affected by last week’s tragedy at Fort Hood. BBB advises that it is important to understand exactly where and how your funds will be used.

11/05/2009

BBB in the News -- Royal Palms Travel

Tempted by the promise of travel bargains, customers of Royal Palms Travel, a travel club in Dallas, complain that the savings are not as represented. Jeannette Kopko, BBB Dallas spokesperson, tells CBS11-TV, Ch. 11, about the complaints from customers who paid up to $4,500 for memberships.

11/03/2009

Spotlight on Ad Review -- Best prices, lowest prices, free, and packaging

In this recession, the BBB Dallas local advertising review program finds that pricing claims continue to be the most prominent tool in the fight for consumer dollars.

11/02/2009

Cash for Appliances is the New Cash for Clunkers

The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program.

11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

11/02/2009

Make Money From Home with Google? Not so Fast, Warns BBB

Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home.

11/02/2009

BBB Tips for Boosting Office Morale

Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.

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

Complaints on Royal Palms Travel Allege Misrepresentation

Customers of Royal Palms Travel, Inc., a travel club in Dallas, are complaining to the BBB, alleging failure to disclose conditions on a free airfare incentive. Complaints also allege misrepresentation of the promised savings on travel services.

11/02/2009

BBB in the News -- Stuffed House

When a merchant "stuffs" furniture or other goods into a house to sell as if the items are being sold by an individual, that's a "stuffed house". The seller may use a sympathy pitch -- claiming to going through a divorce or moving on short notice, for example -- and may advertise on Cragslist or in other classified ads. Jeannette Kopko, spokesperson for the BBB in Dallas, says these sales are hard to identify.

10/26/2009

Food and Beverage Companies Continue to Raise the Bar When Advertising to Kids

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation.