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08/28/2008

Save Money and Time Using BBB Request-a-Quote

Consumers or businesses can get bids from roofers, landscapers, mechanics, contractors, business consultants, marketing firms, air conditioning specialists and more.

08/25/2008

Valley Business Bank of Visalia, California Reports Counterfeit Cashier's Checks

The counterfeit items display the routing number 121142397, which is assigned to Valley Business Bank. The items also display a security feature statement embedded in the top and bottom borders, which have rounded corners.

08/25/2008

BBB Reports Americans’ Trust in Business has Dropped in 13 of 15 Industries Examined

Arlington, VA – August 25, 2008 – Better Business Bureau announced findings from its second BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Index survey, noting American consumers say in a seven-month period their trust in businesses has fallen in 13 of 15 industries measured, with an overall composite Index decline in consumer trust of 14 percent. And nearly half (47 percent) of those surveyed say they have only “some, very little or no trust at all” in companies they do business with in everyday life.

08/18/2008

BBB serving Central California urges consumers to find local organizations when donating cell phones

...Business recently received a fax from Secure the Call Foundation asking for donations of used cell phones for redistribution...

08/14/2008

Muslim Advocates Announces New Accreditation Initiative With the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance to Assist American-Muslim Charitable Organizations

Muslim Advocates, a legal and civic education organization, together with the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance today announced the launch of a new initiative to assist American-Muslim charitable organizations and nonprofits in meeting the highest standards of legal compliance, financial accountability and good governance. This initiative combines the experience of the Alliance, a trusted and independent charity evaluator, with the legal expertise of Muslim Advocates.

08/11/2008

BBB Cautions Consumers about Voter Registration Scams

...could be a scam designed to steal your personal information. The scammers may use the information to commit identity theft.

08/01/2008

BBB Small Business Advice on Keeping Travel Costs Down

“Travel expenses are simply a part of doing business whether it’s flying to China or renting a car in the Central Valley, and many small businesses are really feeling the pressure as the cost of fuel rises,” said Doug Broten, BBB president serving Central California.

07/30/2008

Is My Bank Going to Fail? BBB Answers Questions and Puts Fears to Rest

...thousand IndyMac Bank customers found out the hard way that they had more money deposited in the bank than was insured.