http://akron.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=176&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams. http://akron.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-urges-donor-caution-after-tornadoes-42005 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41849 Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8) http://akron.bbb.org/article/fbi-issues-cyber-security-advisory-that-could-impact-all-users-of-microsoft-explorer-8-41825 Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB has 9 tips to help parents find safe, reliable and satisfying summer camps for children. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-can-help-parents-find-safe-rewarding-summer-camps-for-children-41758 Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received several calls from local elderly consumers concerned with mailings received from Senior Citizens League. http://akron.bbb.org/article/senior-citizens-league-soliciting-donations-from-local-seniors-41743 Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right. http://akron.bbb.org/article/make-sure-moms-flowers-arrive-on-time-and-looking-beautiful-41673 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move http://akron.bbb.org/article/moving-scams-still-a-problem-for-many--41632 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41366 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB in partnership with NeoShred, will hold its semi-annual Secure Your ID Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 895 E Tallmadge Avenue, Akron. Residents and small businesses in Akron and surrounding areas are encouraged to bring any documents containing personal information to be shredded at no cost to them. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-to-host-free-shredding-event-to-help-prevent-identity-theft-41238 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Identity theft is an enormous problem, but there are a number of steps you can take to secure your personal information http://akron.bbb.org/article/secure-your-id-day-shred-paperwork-you-no-longer-need-41161 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Buying on the secondary market can be useful for non-season ticket holders, occasional fans, or those making a last-minute decision to head to the ball park. But how do you know if the tickets are real? http://akron.bbb.org/article/take-me-out-to-the-ballgameand-dont-get-taken-41163 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT April is Financial Literacy Month and BBB will be sharing various ways in which you can become financially literate. http://akron.bbb.org/article/april-is-financial-literacy-month-41109 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB gives tips to prevent credit card identity theft http://akron.bbb.org/article/a-bad-credit-score-is-no-april-fools-day-joke-41072 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging consumers to beware of a scam involving door-to-door salesmen offering low-cost quotes on asphalt paving. Over the past several days, the BBB has received calls from local consumers who were approached by salesmen offering to pave driveways for very low costs, claiming to use asphalt "left over" from a larger paving job. http://akron.bbb.org/article/door-to-door-asphalt-pavers-soliciting-local-homeowners-41079 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://akron.bbb.org/article/use-bluetooth-protect-yourself-from-hacking-scams--40971 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Most of us have gotten used to charging purchases, large and small, on a debit or credit card. Just swipe the card and avoid the hassle of carrying cash. Look carefully; you may notice a new fee on your receipt. http://akron.bbb.org/article/new-merchant-surcharges-on-credit-purchases-40822 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT You decide on the causes and issues you want to support. A BBB charity report will show whether your charity of choice meets our high standards. We look at accountability, transparency, governance and more. BBB Wise Giving Alliance reviews national charities, and many BBBs also review regional and local charities. http://akron.bbb.org/article/giving-wisely-to-accountable-charities-40671 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for. http://akron.bbb.org/article/watch-out-for-these-small-business-scams-40674 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada. http://akron.bbb.org/article/in-its-100th-year-better-business-bureau-breaks-all-records-for-consumer-services--40582 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT From homework to games to chatting with friends via social media, the Internet has become the primary way children and teens communicate. Check out the Safety on Screen: Keeping Your Children Safe on the Internet guide. This free online guide explains everything from parental controls and security to cyber-bullying and stalking, and more. http://akron.bbb.org/article/keeping-kids-safe-online-40627 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT We all know that advertising pays for a lot of the great, free content we see online, but how do advertisers know what kind of ads will appeal to you? They use "online behavioral advertising," also known as "interest-based advertising," a technique that uses your visits to website to display online ads that are most likely to interest you. http://akron.bbb.org/article/consumer-choice-control-your-data-online-40584 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Scams rip people off to the tune of billions of dollars every year. Now you can fight back with BBB Scam Stopper, developed in partnership with Western Union. http://akron.bbb.org/article/dont-get-hooked-by-a-scam-40531 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Is your car making a funky noise? Do the lights not work? It could be a lemon. For more than 30 years, BBB AUTO LINE has helped consumers resolve "lemon law" complaints quickly and at no cost. Our dispute resolution program covers car warranty issues against participating manufacturers, and we have helped more than two million consumers. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-auto-line-is-fast-fair-and-saves-you-money-40477 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee. Some companies promise a money-back guarantee, but set so many conditions that it can be almost impossible to get a refund. Others tell students they are selected as finalists for a grant or scholarship, but must pay a fee to be eligible for the award. http://akron.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-students-and-parents-to-be-cautious-when-looking-for-cash-to-pay-for-college-40496 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Are you a member of the military? Or know someone who is? BBB Military Line is here for you. BBB Military Line provides financial literacy and consumer education resources to members of each branch of service, retirees, and their family members. From financial readiness classes to dispute resolution, BBBs across the U.S. work with military installations to provide information on financial literacy and consumer education. http://akron.bbb.org/article/financial-field-manual-for-military-families-40498