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02/13/2012

The Perils of Online Dating

Millions use dating and social networking sites to meet people. These days, one in five relationships started online. BBB offers tips to help you recognize when a relationship may not be so sweet.

02/02/2012

BBB Offers Advice for Safe and Successful Valentine's Day Shopping

If you're going to go through the task of sending flowers, candy or gifts for Valentine's Day, BBB offers advice for safe and successful shopping.

12/28/2011

Don't Eat Up Bad Diet Advice

For those on the hunt for a healthier new self in the New Year, your Better Business Bureau recommends digesting dietary advice with caution.

12/28/2011

Get Smart Before Picking Up Dumbbells

For those in need of workout wisdom, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington suggests exercising caution when choosing personal trainers.

12/27/2011

Return Fraud Causing Retailers to Tighten Return Policies

As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.

12/06/2011

Suggestions for Safe Shopping Satisfaction

The popularity of online shopping has increased in recent years, and Better Business Bureau wants consumers to be smart and responsible before emptying the virtual shopping cart.

12/01/2011

BBB Business Advice for Tackling Holiday Gift Returns

BBB is advising businesses to make sure that their return policies are simple and solid before tackling customer gift returns this holiday season.

12/01/2011

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause.

12/01/2011

BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Travel Headache

Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.

11/28/2011

Holiday Help From Your BBB of Western Michigan

Shop or donate online only on sites that use technology that encrypts your personal and financial information before sending it for payment processing. Encrypting sensitive information makes it inaccessible to anyone outside the system. Any page on a site that asks for personal or financial information should have a URL or Web address beginning with https:// as opposed to the usual http://.

11/18/2011

Holiday shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

BBB offers advice for navigating the busiest retail weekend of the year

11/08/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

More than 60 domain names have been registered in the name of Santa Claus, offering children a wide range of opportunities to email St. Nick. Sadly, some of the websites aren’t always so trustworthy and can potentially be a dangerous way to share personal information. Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to Santa this holiday season.

11/01/2011

Don’t Get Smoked Out of a Chimney Sweep Scam

With winter approaching, many consumers are looking to have their chimneys cleaned in preparation. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to know which businesses to trust and which to avoid to prevent their hard earned dollars from going up in smoke.

11/01/2011

Check Privacy Policy on "Dear Santa" Websites

Better Business Bureau is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to a Dear Santa webste this holiday season.

12/14/2010

I Got a _____ for Christmas and I Don't Want It!

During the holidays, there is much confusion about returning gifts to retailers. If you’ve ever bought something and expected that it would get returned, or are preparing to return gifts yourself, read on.