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09/27/2012

What to do When a Debt Collector Calls

Consumers are protected by law against certain practices used by some legitimate debt collection agencies, and Connecticut BBB wants to explain those rights when contacted about a debt.

08/30/2012

Labor Day Travel Tips from Better Business Bureau

The National Safety Council has released traffic fatality statistics for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, estimating 368 traffic fatalities and an additional 19,900 nonfatal injuries.

07/16/2012

5 Tips to Save Money on a Rental Car

With the summertime dip in gasoline prices, this just may be the perfect time for a road trip. If you intend to rent a car, Connecticut Better Business Bureau has some tips to ensure a smooth ride.

04/12/2012

6 Tips to Consider Before You Spend this Year’s Tax Refund

Many consumers view tax refunds as unplanned bonuses, but it makes more sense to plan what to do with that new chunk of change to make the most of it.

03/08/2012

National Consumer Protection Week – Protect Yourself from Overwhelming Obligations

If your bills are piling up, you are barely making minimum payments,get solid advice that can help you pay down high balances and get back to financial health.

01/19/2012

Be on the Alert for Publishers Clear House Scams

Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises parents to do the necessary research to find a safe, reliable and appropriate child care facility.

01/16/2012

Connecticut BBB Offers – Tips to Help Select a Child Care Facility

Connecticut Better Business Bureau advises parents to do the necessary research to find a safe, reliable and appropriate child care facility.

10/13/2011

BBB Joins National Effort to Highlight Child Identity Theft Protection and Education

Hundreds of unscrupulous businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet.

07/25/2011

New Uses for Old Technology are Revolutionizing Marketing but Prone to Abuse

Free apps capture a QR code that converts it into a coupon or business card, launches an email, links to a website or even launches a "how to" video.

07/18/2011

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Advises Parents to Secure Their Children’s Identity

Cybercrooks are harvesting Social Security numbers online - some of which reportedly have been assigned to children,leaving their families with debt that may be ultimately impossible to repay.

11/11/2010

Tips for Staying Safe on the Roads over the Holidays

The Holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house.

09/17/2010

Chuck E. Cheese Recalls Star Glasses and Light-up Rings

Chuck E. Cheese is recalling more than one million light-up rings and star glasses because of risk to children.

08/10/2010

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Advice on Finding a Trustworthy Adoption Agency

Experts estimate there is an average of 125,000 adoptions a year in the U.S. and consumers turned to BBB 35,000 times to research adoption services.

03/09/2010

Grandparent Scam Sweeping North America

Grandparents from Connecticut to British Columbia, Canada are being targeted in another wave of the so-called “Grandparent Scam.”

10/15/2009

Connecticut Better Business Bureau says Many Consumer Scams can be Easily Prevented

Connecticut BBB says Consumers can avoid losing money through many ongoing scams by following a simple rule: Do not send money by wire transfer to companies or people you don’t know.


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