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04/05/2012

Brides Can Avoid Wedding Disasters By Checking Vendors Out With BBB

The Better Business Bureau's wedding tips can help brides and their families find reputable vendors and avoid scams.

03/23/2012

BBB Advises Parents To Check Facilities, Qualifications To Ensure Safe, Rewarding Summer Camp Experience

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips and Business Reviews that can help parents find summer camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children.

03/13/2012

March Madness Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Deals To Counterfeit Merchandise

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that publicity about the NCAA Basketball Tournament is likely to breed scams involving tickets, hotels and merchandise.

01/31/2012

Super Bowl Scams Range From Fake Ticket Offers To Hotel Packages To Counterfeit Merchandise

The BBB warns that publicity about the Super Bowl is likely to breed scams as well, from counterfeit merchandise to ticket and hotel room scams.

01/04/2012

Resolved To Lose Weight? BBB Advises Caution On Diet Claims, Health Club Contracts

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers who want to lose weight to beware of exaggerated claims for weight-loss plans or products.

10/18/2011

With Hotels Booking Up For World Series, BBB Advises Fans To Be Alert To Lodging Scams

The BBB warns baseball fans to be wary of potential scams involving lodging for the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers

09/30/2011

BBB: Cardinals Fans Should Be Wary Of Scams Involving World Series Tickets

The Better Business Bureau is warning Cardinals fans to be wary of potential scams by fake ticket sellers for the World Series.

02/25/2011

Wedding Nightmares Can Be Prevented If You Check Vendors Out With The BBB First

Brides who spend months and thousands of dollars planning for a perfect wedding can avoid disappointment by reading contracts carefully and checking vendors out with the BBB.

04/29/2010

New Rules For Airlines Should Help Consumers, Reduce Air Travel Complaints To BBB

New rules that protect consumers' rights in the air could reverse the 170 percent increase in complaints about airlines at the Better Business Bureau (BBB) over the last five years.

04/22/2010

BBB Advises Parents To Visit, Check References On Summer Camps

The BBB advises parents to look beyond the sales pitch if they want their children to be safe and well-supervised at summer camp.

03/01/2005

FTC - Time and Time Again: Buying and Selling Timeshares and Vacation Plans

The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s a good idea to do some homework.

06/01/2003

FTC - Driving Overseas? Steer Clear of Bogus International Driving Permits

If you plan to travel overseas and drive while you're there, it's a good idea to get an international driving permit (IDP) to accompany your U.S. state-issued driver's license. But make sure your IDP is from one of two associations authorized to issue IDP's in the U.S. - the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA). According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, IDPs sold and issued by any other organization to U.S. residents are bogus and could cause problems with local authorities if you are caught driving with one.

07/01/1999

FTC - Avoid a School Break Bust

Planning a school break trip? A sunny beach? A foreign country? Skiing? If you're using a special tour package, you may think everything's taken care of. How sure are you?