http://www.oakland.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=99&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-buying-flood-damaged-cars-12619 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-12720 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-13107 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting job seekers to Government Careers, Inc.(GCI), a Tucson-based company that helps “government job seekers assert themselves into the government wor http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/tucson-company-receives-complaints-from-job-seekers-across-the-country-13063 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13057 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-12810 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-be-wary-of-bogus-home-rentals-online-12851 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT According to reports received by BBB offices in several states. The scammers accuse the victim of defaulting on a loan and claim they are about to be sued. The victims are then given the chance to prevent this by wiring money or providing bank account information to the debt collector before the matter goes to court. In many cases, victims are subject to dozens of nasty, abusive phone calls in a matter of hours. The con artists claim to be from companies called “First Cash International,” the "Financial Accountability Association" or the "Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans," BBB officials say. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers--13286 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California is proud to announce the availability of BBB resources from your smart phone or mobile-enabled device. Now whenever you're on the go, you can check BBB Reliability Reports from your iPhone, Blackberry, or other Internet enabled device. http://www.oakland.bbb.org/article/bbb-reliability-reports-available-for-your-mobile-device-13564