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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.

10/20/2009

Boo! Scareware Attacks on the Rise; BBB advice on how to protect your computer

Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware

10/14/2009

Free shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Dave and Buster's, 8-12

Your BBB is offering free document shredding at “BBB Secure Your ID Day” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, in the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s, 2931 Camino del Rio North in San Diego’s Mission Valley area.

10/09/2009

Act Now to Take Advantage of the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort.

10/02/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

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.

09/11/2009

BBB Warns about iJango, Possible Pyramid Scheme

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.

08/31/2009

Rule prohibiting "robocalls" goes into effect Sept. 1

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a new rule, as of September 1, barring pre-recorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers, unless the consumer has agreed in writing to take calls of this nature.

08/20/2009

Widespread Harrassment From Phony Debt Collectors Raises Concerns of Mass Data Breach