http://nwfl.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=65&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-memorial-day-scams-aimed-at-military-personnel-41973 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida Foundation is hosting a “Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics” online auction. The auction runs from 9 a.m. Monday, May 20 through 3 p.m. Thursday,May 30. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-foundation-hosts-torch-award-for-marketplace-ethics-online-auction--41871 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://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-cautions-on-fundraising-to-assist-cleveland-kidnap-victims-41841 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Participants and pounds shredded both exceed previous record. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-foundation-and-partners-set-new-shredding-record-41552 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41366 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB, along with Gilmore Services, CatCountry 98.7 FM and WEAR-TV3 are offering individuals an opportunity to shred their sensitive data on Friday, April 26. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-partners-to-combat-identity-theft-40678 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year by ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery, and helping a record-breaking number of consumers across the United States and Canada. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/in-its-100th-year-better-business-bureau-breaks-all-records-for-consumer-services--40582 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT Your Better Business Bureau serving northwest Florida joins government organizations and other nonprofits in promoting the 15th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 3-9. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb-participates-in-national-consumer-protection-week-40418 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns against telephone calls from “AFD Medical Advisors." http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/afd-medical-advisors-scam-targeting-seniors-40382 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT Your Better Business Bureau serving northwest Florida joins with the Department of Defense and Consumer Federation of America to promote Military Saves Week Feb. 25-March 2. http://nwfl.bbb.org/article/bbb--northwest-florida-participates-in-military-saves-week-40356