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03/08/2013

Watch Out for These Small Business Scams

Consumers aren’t the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for.

08/09/2012

What’s in it for me? Why should I join the Better Business Bureau?

Come to the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado’s monthly Benefits 101 networking event to find out!

03/27/2012

How to Find the Right Summer Camp Program for Your Child

According to the American Camp Association, more than 12,000 day and resident camps exist in the U.S., and more than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. When it comes time to choose that perfect camp for your child, how do you choose? Better Business Bureau advises taking the time to look beyond brochures and website pictures before making a decision.

03/22/2012

BBB Urges Donors To Do Their Homework Before Giving To Kids' Charities

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that donors understand where their money is going before contributing to a children’s charity.

03/22/2012

Text Message Offering Walmart Gift Card is a Smishing Scam

Have you received a text message offering you a free Walmart gift card? Despite the attraction of a $1,000 gift card, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the Walmart gift card text message is a smishing scam.

03/12/2012

Callers Claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support are Really Scammers Attempting to Gain Control of Your Computer

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be from Microsoft. The caller offers to solve a consumer’s computer problems or sell him or her a software license, all in an effort to gain remote control access to the consumer’s computer.

01/03/2012

Set up a Disaster Plan for Your Business and Employees

Better Business Bureau advises business owners to develop a plan of action should their business face a disaster.

09/01/2011

How to Manage Your Business’ Credit Wisely

Whether you’re in the beginning stages of starting up your own business or looking to manage your current business’ credit more efficiently, it’s always important to stay on top of your finances. Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to follow a few simple steps to ensure the financial health of their business.

08/22/2011

Build Your Buying Skills

Building your buying skills is an important step to becoming a well-informed and knowledgeable consumer. The information below provides helpful basic buying tips you can use and apply today.

07/05/2011

Purchasing Mobile Apps

If you have a smart phone or mobile device, you’ve probably used apps. Easy to download and often free, apps allow you to play games, get directions and access news, weather and other information. In 2010 alone, consumers downloaded approximately 11 billion apps. Tablets, smart phones and mobile devices are taking over the digital market.

06/20/2011

Gmail Account Phishing Scam

Email, purporting to be from Google Support, claims that the recipient will lose his or her Gmail account if he or she does not reply with the account's username and password and other personal inform

03/11/2011

Six Amazing Companies

Treat your employees well and they’ll learn to love your business. Help them learn to love the business and they’ll feel that they have a stake in the company.

02/04/2011

Business Owners Favorite Target of Scammers

If you’re a business owner, you’re the target of scam artists worldwide. Phishing scams, overpayment scams and directory scams are right at the top of the list.

01/11/2011

More Than Ever, BBB Is The Place To Go For Guidance, Help In Resolving Disputes

St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 11, 2011 – Consumers and businesses turned to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in St. Louis more than 5.8 million times last year, a 29 percent increase in activity from 2009.

01/10/2011

Secrets of a former credit card thief

We've all heard the standard tips about preventing identity theft and credit card fraud. But what would a real identity thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFelippi, who was convicted of credit


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