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12/08/2011

Connecticut BBB Urges Donors to Give Wisely This Holiday Season

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

10/20/2011

Connecticut BBB Helps Donors Avoid Scams Related to Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Consumers are encouraged to be selective about how they donate to the cause, to ensure their money or a significant percentage of a purchase ends up in the hands of a legitimate charity.

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.

08/04/2011

BBB Name Being Used in Foreign Sweepstakes

Connecticut BBB Warns Consumers Not to Send Money to "Win" Money

05/23/2011

Connecticut BBB Offers 5 Tips on Protecting Your ID for Free

While there are paid services to protect your ID from identity thieves, Connecticut Better Business Bureau explains how to do it for free.

03/31/2011

Beware of Scam Sweepstakes Letter Using Reader’s Digest and The Hartford Names

Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a sweepstakes scam involving a letter and check telling recipients they have won $500,000.

03/21/2011

Charities Providing Japan Earthquake Relief

Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers this list of charities contributing to relief efforts in Japan.

03/17/2011

Connecticut BBB Cautions Donors to Japanese Relief Efforts to Be Careful When Selecting a Charity

The Better Business Bureau warns that fraudulent charities have emerged to try and scam Japan earthquake and tsunami relief donors or steal their credit card information.

11/04/2010

Council of Better Business Bureaus Joins the Identity Theft Council in Fight Against Identity Theft in the U.S.

The Council of BBBs has become an official supporter of the newly-launched Identity Theft Council (ITC), one of the nation’s largest identity theft victim support and education initiatives.

10/28/2010

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for Acai Diet Pills and Work from Home Offers

Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of free trial online offers for diet pills, work at home jobs and teeth whiteners, among other products and services.

08/17/2010

Young Adults Slowest to Respond to Theft of Personal Financial Data

Young adults aged 18-24 took the longest to detect identity theft—132 days on average—when compared to other age groups.

07/15/2010

More than 40 Percent of National Charities Don't Meet BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards

Well over half of the national charities reviewed meet all BBB charity standards, but many other charities have more work to do in the areas of disclosure, effective governance and accountability.

07/06/2010

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Donors, Investors and Volunteers about Gulf Oil Cleanup Scams

The B.P. Gulf of Mexico oil spill has created a new quagmire on land, this one in the form of several scams involving cleanup and relief efforts. At least three different scams have been identified.

01/26/2010

Haiti Earthquake Relief Shines Spotlight on Charity Cheats

Mobile giving, which blossomed after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, is used by hundreds of legitimate charities, but also offers scammers a new way to steal money from donors and victims.

12/10/2009

Connecticut Better Business Bureau: Four Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Holiday Appeal

Connecticut Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to research charitable organizations before donating, to ensure their gifts reach their intended recipients.