http://dallas.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=50&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Some job postings promise good pay for easy work at home, but the offers aren't as good as they sound, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas told Doug Magditch of KDAF-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--be-careful-when-responding-to-work-at-home-job-openings-42068 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is advising consumers to research contractors and consider how much you will use a swimming pool before starting a pool project. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-homeowners-to-research-contractors-before-diving-into-a-pool-project-41878 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT A phishing scam is using the Better Business Bureau name, said Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth. BBB advises to check for bad grammar and other signs of phishing. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--how-to-recognize-phishing-scam-using-bbb-name-41868 Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/beware-of-memorial-day-scams-aimed-at-military-personnel-41674 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move http://dallas.bbb.org/article/moving-scams-still-a-problem-for-many--41632 Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Scammers have charged job seekers for background checks, then disappeared. You shouldn't have to pay an employer for a background check, BBB told Doug Magditch of CW33-TV. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--job-seekers-scammed-by-fake-background-check-41726 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are cooperating with BBB in Dallas to ensure that advertised claims of “Satisfaction Guaranteed” are backed up by appropriate refund policies and disclosures. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/businesses-cooperate-in-bbb-check-of-satisfaction-guaranteed-claims--41472 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Robocalls that seem to be from an employment agency may turn to a live person who tries to get your information to sell career training, BBB in Dallas tells Doug Magditch of CW33-TV. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--employment-agency-robocall-scam-41725 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT When your pest problem gets too big for a flyswatter, a mousetrap or do-it-yourself spray, it's time to call in a professional service. In 2012, more than 786,000 people turned to BBB for information on pest control services. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/getting-bugged-make-sure-your-pest-management-is-handled-by-a-pro-41277 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Door-to-door or on the phone, sellers mention your energy provider and talk about savings. As BBB told Doug Magditch, CW33 in Dallas, your provider could be switched without the promised savings. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--energy-scams-too-good-to-be-true-41724 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Customers are complaining about not being able to get their money back from Credit Alliance Group of Dallas, reported Ginger Allen of CBS11-TV. The company told BBB it's no longer in business. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--credit-alliance-group-complaints-41191 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT That call claiming to be from your bank about an unauthorized charge on your account could really be from a scammer, Jeannette Kopko of BBB Dallas told Doug Magditch of CW33-TV, Dallas - Fort Worth. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--credit-card-scammers-calling-41185 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB investigation on Men's Edge Medical Centers, Dallas, finds customer complaints on sales practices and unsatisfactory treatments; unsubstantiated advertising claims; and questions on licensing. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/mens-edge-medical-centers-practices-raise-concerns-40951 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Cell phone users are increasingly turning to Bluetooth technology to talk - hands free - on their phones. But as this high tech tool gains popularity in the US and Canada, scammers are finding ways to exploit it. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/use-bluetooth-protect-yourself-from-hacking-scams--40971 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is warning businesses about notices sent by US-Telecom for telecommunications maintenance agreements businesses did not order. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/us-telecom-scheme-hits-st-louis-area-bbb-warns-against-paying-suspect-invoices-40629 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT A new phishing scam is making the rounds disguised as a consumer complaint notification from the FTC. If you receive it, just hit "delete." http://dallas.bbb.org/article/how-fake-ftc-emails-are-tricking-business-owners-40776 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT The BBB has received numerous calls from businesses who say notices they received from Corporate Records Service implied they were required to compile corporate meetings documents. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-businesses-call-mailings-from-corporate-records-service-deceptive-40522 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT As part of its local Advertising Review Program, BBB Dallas reached out to businesses with information and guidance on the BBB Code of Advertising and “Satisfaction Guarantees.” Several businesses have responded with questions, and some have made changes in their advertising voluntarily. http://dallas.bbb.org/article/satisfaction-guaranteed--what-it-really-means-40426