http://easternnc.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=66&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-calls-for-expedited-processing-of-cash-for-clunker-applications-12172 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-warns-about-ijango-possible-pyramid-scheme-12288 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 45 percent of all U.S. adults feel at most risk for identity theft when making a purchase with a credit card that requires the card to be taken out of their sight, for example, at a restaurant. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/consumers-feel-more-at-risk-for-identity-theft-when-making-certain-types-of-purchases-12556 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12291 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Local Shredders Join BBB for "Secure Your ID" Day http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-hosts-free-shredding-event-october-17-12446 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Free Tips and Document Shredding Offered on October 17 http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/companies-join-bbb-to-help-consumers-secure-identity--12742 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Council of Better Business Bureaus today announced that Post Foods, LLC has become a participant in the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/post-foods-joins-bbb-self-regulation-initiative-on-child-directed-food-advertising-12760 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC) in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW) October 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on October 17, 2009. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-joins-national-effort-to-promote-identity-theft-protection-and-education-12955 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT “Secure Your ID” Day is October 17 http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/black-and-decker-donates-paper-shredders-for-bbb-event-12920 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Hosts Free Shredding Event on October 17 http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-timetable-for-shredding-sensitive-documents-12979 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12759 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 490 Participate in Community Awareness Initiative http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/nearly-10-tons-of-documents-shredded-at-bbb-event-13060 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Raleigh consumer receives fraudulent check from Craigslist scammer http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-sellers-to-be-cautious-using-online-classifieds-sites-12905 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Video Tips to Fight Local Scams Available at bbb.org http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-utilizes-online-videos-to-alert-consumers-13126 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative report shows marked progress in 2008 through self-regulation. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/food-and-beverage-companies-continue-to-raise-the-bar-when-advertising-to-kids-13154 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Raleigh business alleges consumers can make money by marketing on the Internet http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-google-name-used-by-work-at-home-offers-13394 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Consumers should beware of scammers seeking to take advantage of national headlines http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-resources-for-consumers-to-assist-families-at-fort-hood-13515 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Verizon based in New York and Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Springfield, OH – will receive the BBB International Torch Awards for Marketplace Excellence, which recognizes superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities. Three businesses -Allsup (Belleville, IL),Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (Burr Ridge, IL) and Marrokal Construction (San Diego, CA) - were named Finalist in the Marketplace Excellence competition. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/top-businesses-and-nonprofit-leader-to-be-honored-nationally-by-better-business-bureau-13566 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT In an effort to keep the media and public informed, the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina offers monthly BBB Consumer Alerts. http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/consumer-alerts-for-november-2009-13662 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT With the holidays approaching, consumers are reminded to be cautious when making online purchases http://easternnc.bbb.org/article/bbb-says-know-the-red-flags-when-shopping-online-13667