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02/07/2012

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BBB Foundation accepting nominations for 2012 Customer Service Excellence Award

02/07/2012

BBB Consumer Alert: Mo Money Taxes

Memphis TN, February 7, 2012 – The BBB is issuing a consumer alert about Mo Money Taxes, a tax preparation company headquartered in Memphis. Mo Money Taxes has had an F rating with the BBB in Memphis for several years for failure to respond to consumer complaints. The BBB of the Mid-South has received 24 complaints on Mo Money Taxes in the past three years; 6 of those remain unanswered. Another 8 complaints that were recently filed are pending.

02/01/2012

BBB Foundation seeks ethical businesses for recognition

The Torch Award recognizes businesses and charities that insist on exceptionally high standards of behavior in dealing with customers, vendors and employees.

01/27/2012

BBB warns about Refund Anticipation Loans

Tax preparers often offer Refund Anticipation Loans to allow you to immediately receive your tax refund. However, RALs are not an actual refund from the IRS but are a short-term loan from the company.

01/26/2012

Small Business Money Saving Tips

01/19/2012

Scammers delight in using the BBB name: Don't open fake email

For the fourth time since November, 2011, scammers have shown that they recognize the power of the BBB name. The latest misuse of the BBB trusted name is another phony complaint notification. Recipients of any such emails should NOT click on the link and should immediately delete the message.

01/18/2012

It's Back! Fake BBB Complaint Email Makes Rounds in 2012

An email scam using Better Business Bureau’s name and ‘Start With Trust’ tagline is flooding inboxes across the nation this morning. Follow these tips to avoid malware and phishing attacks.

01/18/2012

BBB Foundation accepting applications for $1,000 Student Ethics Scholarship

The Student Ethics Scholarship Award is given to college-bound students within the BBB|Northwest Florida service area who demonstrate overall personal integrity and ethical behavior.

01/10/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.

12/27/2011

Return Fraud Causing Retailers to Tighten Return Policies

As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.

11/23/2011

ALERT: BBB warns of phishing scam using BBB name

The scam, reported across the country, including in northwest Florida, uses a false BBB e-mail address to entice recipients to access potentially damaging hyperlinks and attachments.

11/18/2011

Holiday shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

BBB offers advice for navigating the busiest retail weekend of the year

11/03/2011

Layaway now for later: BBB tips to make the most of layaway

Many retailers are dusting off their layaway plans; but not all layaway programs are created equal.

10/31/2011

BBB and partners report new record at Santa Rosa Mall for identity protection event

A record number of participants came to Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther: 604 cars brought approximately 17,000 pounds of sensitive documents to be responsibly destroyed by Gilmore Services...

10/20/2011

BBB advice: Landing a temporary holiday job

With a 9.1 percent unemployment rate, and many more individuals who are ‘under-employed,’ competition for temporary holiday jobs is likely going to be fierce.


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