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04/23/2009

BBB Nationally Receives More than 1,200 Complaints and Reports Against Extended Auto Warranty Company US Fidelis

Consumers in all 50 states report the company used misleading tactics to sell vehicle service contract of dubious value

04/16/2009

PayDay Loan Complaints to BBB Greatly Increase In The Past Year As Economy Worsened

In the past year, complaints to the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois against payday lenders increased substantially.

04/13/2009

BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online

Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet.

04/07/2009

BBB says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads

Always read the fine print or risk paying the price when being tempted by ads on social networking sites

04/03/2009

BBB Alerts Cash-Strapped Consumers On Tax Schemes

The continuing downturn in the economy means that many cash-strapped Americans are anxiously looking forward to receiving a tax refund check from Uncle Sam.

03/31/2009

Publishers Clearing House Scam Uses Bad Checks To Get Good Money From Unsuspecting People

Scam artists’ latest trick is using the well-known Publishers Clearing House name to steal money from unsuspecting individuals and harm the name of legitimate businesses

03/09/2009

BBB 82nd Annual Dinner featuring Lisa Madigan on March 12

Lisa Madigan will speak on the BBB’s vision to enhance and support an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.

02/16/2009

Pawn Shop Complaints Increase Reflecting Difficult Times

The Better Business Bureau is reporting an increase in the number of consumers who are filing complaints against “online pawnshops”.

02/04/2009

EMT Medical Alert

The Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois in Rockford is warning of a scam targeting senior citizens.

01/29/2009

BBB Small Business Advice: Don't Believe Every Award You Receive

Small business owners are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors; awards and recognition from a third-party are a great way for a company to differentiate itself from the competition.

10/01/2007

FTC - Dietary Supplements: An Advertising Guide for Industry

The dietary supplement industry is a dynamic one. Scientific research on the associations between supplements and health is accumulating rapidly. The number of products — and the variety of uses for which they are promoted — have increased significantly in the last few years. The role of the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces laws outlawing "unfair or deceptive acts or practices," is to ensure that consumers get accurate information about dietary supplements so that they can make informed decisions about these products.


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