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09/26/2012

Celebrities Could Give You a Virus, BBB Warns

Celebrities are all the rage these days. And while searching for your favorite celeb on the Internet may be your favorite pastime, it could also give you a virus-ridden computer. McAfee revealed its “MacAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities” study Monday morning, announcing the top 10 most dangerous celebrities to search for on the Internet.

01/31/2011

BBB’s Top Five Tips to Become a Savvy Consumer

As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.

11/17/2010

Report: Yodlee Knows More About You than Google

You may be surprised to know that Google doesn’t know as much about you as the website Yodlee. Never heard of it? It’s the company banks utilize to run their websites, according to CNNMoney.

11/01/2010

Online Penny Auctions, Friend or Foe?

Online ads for online penny auctions are popping up everywhere, but your BBB warns consumers that they should do their research before making any bids.

10/01/2010

Be Cautious of Online Penny Auction Sites

The discounts offered on penny auction sites are tempting, but the Better Business Bureau warns bargain hunters that they should stop and do their research before making their first bid.

09/28/2010

Warning: 'Please Waiting' LinkedIn Scam Surfaces

LinkedIn has proven to be a successful tool to many employers and employees, in both finding new hires and those looking to land their next job. But beware of a contact request with a link in the mess

08/11/2010

CARU Public Service Announcement Asks Parents: "Do You Really Know Where Your Children Are on the Internet?"

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of CBBB, Inc., recently launched its first public service announcements, cautioning parents to be alert to their children’s activities on the Internet.

08/11/2010

Do You Really Know Where Your Children Are on the Internet?

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of CBBB, Inc., recently launched its first public service announcements, featuring Catherine Hicks, star of the family drama “Seventh Heaven.”

07/20/2010

BBB and WOMMA Present Free Webinar Series

The Better Business Bureau and Word of Mouth Marketing Association present the new webinar series "Compliant & Successful - Aligning Marketing & Legal Around Word of Mouth & Social Media Marketing." The series runs from July 29th to August 5th.

06/29/2010

Hulu's Subscription Service Coming to iPhone, iPad & PS3

Hulu announced today it will be launching a Hulu Plus premium subscription service that will cost $9.99 per month.

06/07/2010

Warning: Scareware Ads More Abundant Across the Web

Have you ever been surfing the web and all of a sudden a little box opens up and tells you that your computer is infected with a virus and it prompts you to 'click here' to clean it?

11/02/2009

Be a Savvy Bidder When Hunting Down This Year’s Must-Have Gifts Through Online Auctions

Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions.

05/01/2007

FTC - Buying a Home: It’s a Big Deal

Whether you’re shopping for appliances or automobiles, groceries or gadgets, travel services or tax preparers, the Internet has changed the way most people gather information about products and services.

08/01/2006

FTC - VoIP: It’s A Phone, It’s a Computer, It’s ...

Voice over Internet Protocol — VoIP — is one way people are making and receiving telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection rather than a regular phone line. VoIP converts your phone call — actually, the voice signal from your phone — into a digital signal that travels through the Internet to the person you are calling. If you are calling a plain old telephone number, the signal is converted back at the other end. If you’re comfortable with new technology, you may want to learn more about VoIP. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, suggests that it’s smart to do some research on this technology before signing up for it.

03/01/2006

FTC - Internet Auctions A Guide for Buyers and Sellers

Internet auction sites give buyers a “virtual” flea market with new and used merchandise from around the world; they give sellers a global storefront from which to market their goods. But the online auction business can be risky business. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to help buyers and sellers stay safe on Internet auction websites. Among the thousands of consumer fraud complaints the FTC receives every year, those dealing with online auction fraud consistently rank near the top of the list. The complaints generally deal with late shipments, no shipments, or shipments of products that aren’t the same quality as advertised; bogus online payment or escrow services; and fraudulent dealers who lure bidders from legitimate auction sites with seemingly better deals. Most complaints involve sellers, but in some cases, the buyers are the subject.


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