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10/14/2009

BBB Serving Northwest Florida recognized at BBB International Assembly

Your BBB serving Northwest Florida was recognized at the 39th Annual International Assembly of Better Business Bureaus held Oct. 4-7 in Boston, Mass. in the Outstanding BBB Awards

10/13/2009

BBB joins national effort to promote ID theft protection and education

Better Business Bureau is partnering with the National Foundation of Credit Counseling in launching the 2nd annual National Protect Your Identity Week Oct. 17 – 24, 2009. This event coincides with BBB’s Secure Your ID Day to be held on Oct. 17, 2009

10/12/2009

BBB looking for oldest document to be shredded at Secure Your ID Day event

Your Better Business Bureau® serving Northwest Florida is looking for the oldest bank statement, tax document or other paperwork that consumers bring to be responsibly destroyed by Gilmore Services at the Secure Your ID Day shredding event to be held on Oct. 17.

10/09/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

10/02/2009

BBB offers free shredding during “Secure Your ID” Day

Your Better Business Bureau serving Northwest Florida and its national partners, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the National Association for Information Destruction invite individuals to take the necessary steps in protecting their identity during this year’s “Secure Your ID” Day shredding event. BBB is partnering locally with Gilmore Services, Pensacola’s Cat Country 98.7 FM,

09/29/2009

BBB tips to help businesses fight friendly fraud

Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. Your BBB warns small business owners to be on the lookout for friendly fraud and offers advice to protect against this growing online threat.

09/28/2009

BBB warns of buying flood damaged cars

Don't get stuck with a flood damaged vehicle

09/18/2009

BBB warns job hunters: Beware of scams

As the unemployment rate rises, so does the threat of scams targeting job seekers. Your BBB warns job hunters to be wary of scammers looking to make a fast buck.

09/02/2009

Council of Better Business Bureaus Names Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO

The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO.

08/28/2009

Take steps NOW to keep your business and employees healthy during flu season

September is National Preparedness Month. Are you Ready?

08/26/2009

Viewpoint: Need for charity accountability and transparency highlighted by recent events

BBB President/CEO Norman Wright comments on recent charity scandals in northwest Florida

08/17/2009

FBI warns of mass marketing scams targeting businesses

Almost everyone has heard horror stories of individuals victimized by mass marketing scams, from phony sweepstakes to lottery scams. You may not know that these same scammers also target businesses