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04/24/2012

BBB Shreds 16 Tons At ID Protection Event

The BBB shredded more than 16 tons of senstivie materials brought to Shred Day Events on April 21 at Saint Louis Galleria and the Schnucks supermarket in Edwardsville, Ill.

04/12/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Monitor Credit Card Activity In Wake Of Massive Data Breach

Reports that millions of credit card numbers may have been compromised recently are a timely reminder that consumers need to stay on top of their credit card accounts, the BBB advises.

03/19/2012

BBB Co-Sponsors 'Shred Day' April 21 At Saint Louis Galleria, Schnucks In Edwardsville

The Better Businesss Bureau is offering Missouri and Illinois residents a chance to safety destroy outdated but sensitive documents at a Shred Day, Saturday, April 21 at two locations.

02/08/2012

BBB Tax-Time Tips: How To Choose A Preparer, Avoid Scams And Costly Tax Refund Loans

Before you rush out and get your taxes done, The Better Business Bureau advises you to check your tax preparer’s BBB Business Review and be aware of pitfalls that trip up taxpayers every year.

02/07/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Check Credit Reports Regularly With Credit Bureaus

Keeping tabs on your credit report is an important part of staying fiscally fit, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises. But many 'free' credit repair services are scams.

01/05/2012

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns About Pitfalls Of Payday Loans

The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers about the cost and long-term effects of payday loans.

12/12/2011

BBB Advises Parents To Scrutinize Privacy Policies On 'Dear Santa' Sites

The BBB advises parents to check out 'Dear Santa' websites carefully to avoid having their child’s privacy invaded or worse when they sent online letters to the old elf.

10/12/2011

BBB Alerts Consumers To Potential New Bank Fees After Fed Orders Cut In Debit Card 'Swipe Fee'

The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be alert to potential new bank fees in the wake of a government-ordered cut in the fees banks charge merchants to process debit card transactions.

06/21/2011

BBB Advises Parents To Be On Guard For Signs of ID Theft Targeting Children

The first tell-tale sign that a child has been the victim of identity theft could be a credit card solicitation in the child’s name arriving in the mailbox, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

12/27/2010

BBB Lists Top Scams and Rip-Offs of 2010

As the American economy climbs out of recession, the BBB reminds consumers that scammers still want to knock people back into their own personal recessions by stealing their money or their identities.

12/06/2010

BBB Urges Consumers To Check Fine Print On Gift Cards

A gift card may sound like a good alternative to cash or an unwanted present. But many cards still come with fees and other restrictions that can erode their value, the BBB warns.

08/19/2010

New Credit Card Rules Limit Penalties, Rate Increases

New rules on credit card interest rate increases and penalty fees are mostly good news for consumers, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

08/17/2010

Fraud Targeting Seniors Is Growing, BBB Warns

The millions of senior citizens who fall victim to scams are a growing concern. The Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to keep the lines of communication open with their elders to help them avoid scams or stop the drain on their finances.

08/04/2010

7 Tips To Avoid ID Theft On Campus

With their busy school, work and social lives, college students may not make ID theft prevention a priority. The BBB has seven simple steps they can take to protect themselves on campus.

04/14/2010

Drowning In Paper? BBB Has Guidelines For Record Retention

If your business is drowning in paper, the BBB has guidelines for what you should keep and how long to keep it. To protect yourself and your customers, shred sensitive papers before discarding.