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12/01/2008
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Consumers are increasingly turning to the convenience of online shopping during the holiday season. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that scammers set up shop online and use low prices to entice shoppers, but ultimately do not deliver the goods. If you are shopping online, the BBB has these “Net Savvy Shopping Tips” to help prevent you from being taken.
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11/21/2008
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Retailers are rolling out the red carpet with great deals this year in hopes of saving their shopping season.The BBB has tips to make you a savvy shopper this holiday season.
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11/10/2008
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The holiday shopping season is upon us and it could make or break many major retailers. Last week, retail electronics giant, Circuit City, announced that it is closing 155 of its more than 700 stores across the country. With many more retailers not only closing stores, but going out of business completely, consumers are confused about what will happen to their outstanding product orders, unused gift cards and extended warranties. The Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers about what to do when a retailer closes and leaves you with unfulfilled product orders or services.
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10/30/2008
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North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper visited The Better Business Bureau in Charlotte today to announce legal action against three Charlotte area mortgage foreclosure "rescue" scams.
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10/23/2008
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Many people are struggling financially right now and may need to raise some cash to help bridge the gap until their next payday or until the stock market goes back up. The BBB has a list of the best and worst ways to raise quick cash.
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10/22/2008
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The Charlotte Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today awarded Tom Bartholomy, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont, the 2008 Pegasus Award.
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10/17/2008
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Deer migrating and mating season happens between October and December each year and this is the prime time when deer-vehicle collisions occur. If you have never hit a deer, you may not realize how much damage can be done to your car. You also may not know whether your auto insurance will cover damage and injuries from deer collisions. The Better Business Bureau and the Insurance Information Institute recommend that drivers read their auto insurance policies carefully so they know what is covered, before an accident happens.
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10/14/2008
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One type of business is profiting from the downturn in the economy and taking advantage of desperate consumers – credit repair scams. If you are concerned about late payments adversely affecting your credit report, the Better Business Bureau advises you to beware of credit repair services that promise quick fixes.
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10/07/2008
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Charlotte is one of the largest banking centers in the world. With recent news about unprecedented losses and major layoffs, consumers are concerned about the security of their money and the ability of their bank to withstand turbulent economic times in the wake of IndyMac Bank’s failure.
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10/07/2008
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The Better Business Bureau has answers to frequently asked questions about what will happen if your insurance company goes out of business. The uncertainty among consumers in the wake of the AIG bailout is deep and wide, even for those who do not have policies with AIG, once the world's largest insurer. More than two-thirds of Americans own life insurance policies and nearly 85 percent of Americans have health insurance. Approximately 70 million have homeowners insurance and more than 200 million people in the U.S. have auto insurance.
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10/07/2008
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The Better Business Bureau is warning older adults about an emerging telephone scam that is preying on grandparents nationwide. The BBB has received reports about grandparents across the United States who thought they were helping their grandchildren by providing money for an emergency situation, but instead, they gave thousands of dollars to Canadian con artists.
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10/07/2008
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With the downward economic trend, the National Retail Federation estimates that holiday retail spending will increase by a paltry 2.2 percent, the slowest rate of growth in the last six years. As a result, companies are expected to hire fewer seasonal employees and, unfortunately, this means fewer jobs for cash-strapped consumers looking to supplement their holiday spending money. The Better Business Bureau recommends that job hunters start looking for seasonal jobs now.
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09/30/2008
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The Charlotte housing market has been hot for the last few years, until the recent downturn in the economy. Now, as homeowners begin to struggle financially, the mortgage foreclosure “rescue” business is heating up. “For a struggling homeowner, the mortgage foreclosure “rescue” service seems to be the answer to their worst nightmare,” said Tom Bartholomy, President & CEO of The Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont in Charlotte.
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09/28/2008
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Have you received an unsolicited email or phone call from someone who claims to represent your local election board or another civic group and asks for your Social Security number or credit card number to confirm your eligibility or registration to vote?
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09/15/2008
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Many Americans will want to help the victims displaced by Hurricane Gustav as well as other people who may be affected by the hurricanes that are looming in the Atlantic. The easiest and most common way that people can help is by making donations to relief agencies and charities that are experienced at working with disaster victims. However, as with every natural disaster, there are unscrupulous people who will attempt to take advantage of your generosity.
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