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05/22/2013

How to Claim Your Unclaimed Property

Do you have unclaimed property? If so, how would you know? Is it worth it to pay a service to help you identify unclaimed property? BBB offers the following tips when dealing with property.

05/13/2013

Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnel

As Memorial Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be aware of scammers that feed off the military.

05/07/2013

Make Sure Mom’s Flowers Arrive on Time and Looking Beautiful

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest holidays for gifts, cards, flowers, candy and phone calls. If you’re showing your love with flowers this year, make sure they are on-time and just right.

05/06/2013

Moving Scams Still a Problem for Many

May is National Moving Month: BBB and AMSA Offer Tips for Safe, Secure Move.

04/30/2013

Spring Home Improvements Make for Busy Season

This spring, landscaping, roofing and home improvement contractors will face a busy season, according to recent statistics from the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.

04/09/2013

Tips on Making a Wise Choice for Your Child’s Summer Camp activities

Better Business Bureau recommends parents do their research to ensure they find a camp that is both financially fit for their wallet and fundamentally right for their child.

04/04/2013

BBB Promotes Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month and BBB will be sharing various ways in which you can become financially literate. With help from FINRA, BBB will provide information on the many ways consumers can become better spenders and better savers.

04/01/2013

BBB Breaks Records for Consumer Services - Infographic

Better Business Bureau celebrated its Centennial year in 2012 and set new records in many categories of service as seen in this infographic.

03/27/2013

Why You Should Be Using Request-A-Quote

The Better Business Bureau's Request a Quote program is a complimentary service connecting consumers with Accredited Businesses for free.

03/21/2013

Calls About Receiving Government Grants Are Scams

Consumers are suspicious of calls they’re receiving about qualifying for government grants. This has become a popular means of defrauding people, as many are not familiar with government grants.

03/18/2013

Get the Most from Your Auto Insurance

Car owners should be aware of what their insurance covers and what it doesn’t. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to know if they're properly covered.

03/14/2013

In its 100th year, BBB breaks records for consumer services

Consumer inquiries up 20 percent, instances of service top 180 million

03/12/2013

Watch Out for 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.

03/11/2013

How to Find a Trustworthy Contractor

If you've decided it's time to give your home a facelift, or if you are just in need of repairs, BBB can help you find a trustworthy contractor.

03/06/2013

National Consumer Protection Week: Protecting Your Computer & Smartphone from Hackers

From phishing emails to unsecure websites to smishing texts, technology can be a minefield for hackers and scammers.


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