Understanding Privacy http://chicago.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=46&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 BBB Alerts Consumers about Advance Fee Loans Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB warns consumers about advance fee lenders. The advance fee loans lead consumers to believe that they will be approved for a loan despite their credit history. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-alerts-consumers-about-advance-fee-loans-12641 As Banks Hike Credit Card Interest, BBB Offers Advice on Keeping Rates Low Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau offers advice on keeping credit rates low. There are a few steps that credit card holders can take to try and keep their old rate despite economic conditions. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/as-banks-hike-credit-card-interest-bbb-offers-advice-on-keeping-rates-low--11183 BBB Urges Cautious Cooperation As U.S. Census Workers Start Consumer Contacts Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT With the U.S. Census process beginning, the BBB advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-urges-cautious-cooperation-as-us-census-workers-start-consumer-contacts--10880 Scammers Keeping Pace with Technology As ‘Smishing’ Is ‘Phishing’ Done Through Text Messaging Mon, 04 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT A new form of identity theft, "smishing" is gaining significance in cell phone text messaging. "Smishing" is the practice of sending a text message to steal credit card or identity information. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/scammers-keeping-pace-with-technology-as-smishing-is-phishing-done-through-text-messaging-10302 BBB says Buyer Beware when Clicking on Facebook Ads Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT Always read the fine print or risk paying the price when being tempted by ads on social networking sites http://chicago.bbb.org/article/bbb-says-buyer-beware-when-clicking-on-facebook-ads-9858 Spring Is Time For Love, Robins and Home Improvement Contracts Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMT If your plans include using a home improvement contractor to help with the fix-up and repair, the Better Business Bureau recommends three things to successfully start a project: request two or three different companies to submit bids for work you want, don’t automatically pick the lowest offer, and make sure all bids are based on the same set of specifications and materials to be used. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/spring-is-time-for-love-robins-and-home-improvement-contracts-9190 FTC - The FTC’s Privacy Rule and Auto Dealers: Frequently Asked Questions Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has developed these additional FAQs to help auto dealers comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the FTC’s Privacy Rule. http://chicago.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-ftcs-privacy-rule-and-auto-dealers-frequently-asked-questions--4539