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11/16/2009

WANTED: GOOD BUSINESSES

The Better Business Bureau of the Texas Panhandle in partnership with the College of Business at West Texas A & M University announces a Call for Entries for the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics.

11/13/2009

BlueHippo Faces Contempt for Ongoing Computer Financing Scam

FTC wants contempt charges against BlueHippo for continuing to deceive cash-strapped consumers with phony promises that it would help them purchase a computer even if they have credit problems.

09/28/2009

US Commerce Association Awards May Not Be What They Seem

Area businesses receive emails notifying them they have won an award from a national association appear to be part of a widespread scheme.

09/25/2009

The Use of TTY (Telephone Relay) To Scam Small Businesses

Your BBB has received reports from many businesses that received suspicious orders through TTY or telephone relay services. These services are meant to assist the hearing impaired in making telephone calls and rely on an operator who relays a typed message from the caller to the business.

09/21/2009

Your Online Diploma Could Be A Worthless Piece of Paper

Online-based classes have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, not all institutions offering online diplomas or degrees are legitimate and individuals looking to get ahead are being fooled by phony diplomas.

09/20/2009

BBB Warning on Three Scams Targeting Job Hunters

More families are becoming increasingly susceptible to questionable offers for employment as they try to find work in a down economy. Scammers have set their sights on the unemployed because the number of potential victims is growing every month.

06/12/2009

Telemarketers selling dubious debt assistance hassle consumers

Consumers across the U.S. and Canada are sounding off to Better Business Bureau about incessant automated telemarketing calls promising to lower interest rates on their credit cards.

06/02/2009

Effect of GM Bankruptcy Filing on BBB AUTO LINE Cases

Bankruptcy court decides GM may honor its warranties, including BBB AUTO LINE.

05/22/2009

FTC BBB Concerned About Solicitations from Police and Firefighter Organizations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced concerns today about solicitations made by police, firefighter and veterans’ organizations.

05/14/2009

Spotting Rogue Movers Before They Have Your Goods

This is the time of year many families prepare to move. Whether the move is across town or across country, be prepared and informed before calling a mover.

05/13/2009

Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online

Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet.

05/11/2009

BBB Warns Small Business Owners to Beware of Telephone Relay Fraud

Reports of scammers plying their trade through telephone relay services — typically used by the hearing impaired to make phone calls — are cropping up all across the country.

04/23/2009

BBB on NBC Today Show: Misleading auto warranty solicitations

BBB on NBC's Today Show's Investigative segement discussing US Fidelis, a major player behind misleading auto warranty solicitations plaguing consumers nationwide.

04/20/2009

Grant Companies Exploit Confusion over Stimulus Bill to Rip Off Consumers

Families are billed every month for "free" guidance on how to get Federal government grants.

04/01/2009

BBB Warns Against Swine Flu Scams

Scammers are creating their own epidemic of spam emails