http://www.tyler.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=74&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB Warns of Top 10 Impostors Targeting Businesses http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/businesses-be-mindful-of-masqueraders-42543 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance – penned an open letter to the donors of America denouncing the “overhead ratio” as the sole measure of nonprofit performance. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-charity-navigator-and-guidestar-join-forces-to-dispel-the-charity-overhead-myth-42506 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/elder-abuse-awareness-day-western-union-and-better-business-bureau-promote-fraud-awareness-on-un-observance-42450 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT This is the time of year when a lot of people move. Be sure to check out the moving company, Jeannette Kopko of BBB in Dallas tells Doug Magditch of CW33-TV in Dallas - Fort Worth. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/in-the-news--dont-be-scammed-by-a-bad-moving-company-42425 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB asks consumers to consider the potential risks of certain gifts http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/get-dad-something-rad-this-fathers-day-42412 Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB advises consumers to ask about "resort fees" and other unexpected fees that can drive up the cost of vacations. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/unexpected-fees-can-add-to-cost-of-vacations-bbb-warns-42113 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Unfortunately, in the wake of past disasters like Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, BBB and the FBI have seen organizations and web sites spring up overnight, allegedly to help victims and relief efforts http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/help-for-oklahoma-41993 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB warns consumers about aggressive door-to-door salespersons showing up this summer http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/knock-knock-close-the-door-on-high-pressure-sales-tactics-41977 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://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41841 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://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/fbi-issues-cyber-security-advisory-that-could-impact-all-users-of-microsoft-explorer-8-41825 Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Loving sons and daughters looking for thoughtful ways to show affection for moms this year should think twice before opening up hearts and wallets. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/a-mother-lode-of-scams-41800 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB tips for prom and graduation preparations http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/dont-let-your-childs-senior-celebrations-leave-you-with-bad-memories-41563 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Many people have found success in direct selling for companies which use a multi-level compensation plan. Unfortunately, not all opportunities are legitimate, and it’s easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm and big promises of a pyramid scheme posing as a trustworthy company. So how do you tell the difference? BBB provides consumers with information to help determine whether or not a company is legitimate. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/pyramid-or-legit-business-41555 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Abril es el Mes nacional del control de plagas, según la Asociación Nacional de Control de Plagas (NPMA). http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/lo-estn-fastidiando-los-insectos-asegrese-de-que-un-profesional-maneje-su-control-de-plagas-41421 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT En nuestro mundo con tanta experiencia en la tecnología, todo es fácilmente accesible y conveniente...incluso la banca. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/cinco-consejos-importantes-para-la-banca-mvil-41420 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT El robo de identidad es un enorme problema, pero hay varios pasos que puede dar para proteger su información personal. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/da-de-proteccin-de-la-identidad-haga-trizas-los-papeles-que-ya-no-necesita-41422 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT A warning for eBay bidders: If you ever lose an eBay auction, you may be contacted about a second chance to buy that item, but in some cases, that offer is just an attempt to steal your money. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/emails-offering-second-chance-to-buy-item-from-lost-ebay-auction-can-be-scams-41342 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Telemarketers are prohibited by law from calling consumers on the Do Not Call Registry. They also are forbidden to call cell phones. This has not stopped them. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/is-an-end-to-illegal-robocalls-in-sight--41143 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year in 2012 and set new records in many categories of service as seen in this infographic. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/bbb-breaks-records-for-consumer-services-infographic-41091 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://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/door-to-door-asphalt-pavers-soliciting-local-homeowners-41079 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT On Saturday, April 20, businesses and individuals can shred up to three hundred pounds of paper per vehicle at no charge at the next BBB ‘Shred Day’ at the BBB Tyler offices at 3600 Old Bullard Rd. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/bbb-to-host-free-shred-day-event-41029 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT For Immediate Release March 25, 2013 Planning to move? You may go searching online for a convenient way to notify the Postal Service of your address change and make arrangements for mail forwarding. If you do, Better Business Bureau wants to be sure the website really belongs to the Postal Service. http://www.tyler.bbb.org/article/consumers-moved-to-file-complaints-about-changemyaddress-40983