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05/14/2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Consumers Can Protect Themselves from Most Internet Scams

The evolving methods used by cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, consumers’ two most powerful tools are research and skepticism.

05/10/2012

BBB Tips for Successful Mother’s Day Shopping

BBB sees lots of scams that focus on holiday shopping, and is warning consumers to proceed with caution before falling victim to a Mother’s Day vendor scam, especially when shopping online.

05/09/2012

BBB ALERT: Scammers Replicate Verizon's Email Bill Alerts

Consumers nationwide are receiving sophisticated fake emails that are almost identical to the real alerts many Verizon customers get to remind them of their monthly payments.

05/08/2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Welcomes Newly-Accredited Businesses in March, 2012

Connecticut BBB is pleased to welcome new members who joined our family of accredited businesses in March, 2012.

05/07/2012

Connecticut BBB Recommends Researching Product “Green” Claims Before Spending All Your Green

Under the revised Federal Trade Commission Green Guides, a company can no longer simply label a product as “green” or “eco-friendly” to imply general environmental benefits.

05/04/2012

Connecticut BBB Revokes Accreditation of Cheshire-Based Roofer

According to BBB Accreditation Standards, BBB may consider a business’ willingness to participate in recommended dispute resolution options in determining compliance with BBB Standards for Trust.

05/03/2012

Connecticut BBB Warns of Seasonal Home Alarm Sales Hijinks

Connecticut BBB wants consumers to understand common, questionable sales tactics used in some home security system front door pitches.

04/30/2012

Connecticut BBB Offers Quick Tips for Hiring a Home Contractor

In 2011, BBB received more than 6,000 complaints against general contractors, an 11% increase over the previous year.

04/26/2012

Connecticut BBB Tips for Flood Damage Clean-Up and Repair

Connecticut Better Business Bureau urges all home and business owners to Be careful when hiring contractors to cleaning up water damage from this week’s heavy rains.

04/23/2012

Connecticut BBB Advises Consumers to Monitor Credit Card Activity in Wake of Massive Data Breach

Although most credit card companies don’t charge cardholders for fraudulent charges on their accounts, customers need to check their accounts for potential fraud.

04/18/2012

Pet Lovers Beware of Getting Bitten by Out-of-Town Transactions

Because of a proliferation of pet purchase-related scams, Connecticut BBB is cautioning consumers to beware of classified ads offering purebred puppies at prices that seem too good to be true.

04/09/2012

Connecticut BBB Offers 5 Tips to Prevent Headaches When Your Car Needs Repairs

In 2011, BBB received more than 14,500 complaints against auto repair services. Many of the complaints received by BBB fell under billing, service, and refund and exchange issues.

04/05/2012

Connecticut BBB Opens Nominations for 2012 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics

The Connecticut Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics recognizes companies that set exceptionally high standards in buyer-seller relationships.

04/05/2012

Connecticut BBB Offers you a Day of Entertainment, Great Food and Prizes

Make your reservations to join us for a day on the links at Connecticut Better Business Bureau's 13th Annual Golf Classic, as part of the of the BBB System's centennial celebrations

04/02/2012

Connecticut BBB Says Consumers Can Help Reduce Risks of Credit Card Fraud by Choosing to Opt Out

Your mailbox provides criminals with a low-tech method of opening a line of credit in your name. Reducing unwanted, pre-approved credit card offers may help protect you from credit card fraud.


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