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03/06/2013
If you’ve decided it’s time to give your home a facelift, or if you are just in need of repairs, BBB can help you find a trustworthy contractor.
In 2012, home builders, roofing contractors, construction and remodeling services, plumbers and general contractors made the top 10 list of most inquired about industries. All of these industries combined received more than 1,500 complaints in 2012.
Before selecting your next contractor, BBB offers the following advice to homeowners:
Use BBB.org to find trustworthy businesses. Start your search with BBB Member Pages to find BBB accredited contractors in your area. If you are referred to a business through friends, family or an advertisement, verify the business is in good standing at bbb.org before contacting them.
Compare costs. Get at least three bids from prospective contractors based on the same specifications, materials, labor and time needed to complete the project. BBB’s Request-a-Quote service is free to use and will a
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12/18/2012
The Better Business Bureau is advising donors to check charities out with the BBB before making donations to help victims of the Connecticut school shooting.
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10/15/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises shoppers to check seasonal businesses out with the BBB before patronizing unfamiliar stores or websites when shopping for Halloween.
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09/14/2012
With layaway undergoing a resurgence, the BBB has tips to help consumers get the most out of layaway and avoid unwanted surprises.
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08/21/2012
Better Business Bureau warns that college-age adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related fraudulent crimes. According to the Consumer Sentinel Network database, 56,689 consumers between the ages of 20 and 29 fell victim to identity theft in 2011. That number accounts for 23 percent of the total number of identity theft complaints reported last year; the largest out of any 10-year age range.
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08/20/2012
BBB offers tips for wildfire victims as well as donors during this wildfire season.
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08/03/2012
Whether you are a student looking for a place to live or your job has transplanted you somewhere new, searching for an apartment can be a daunting task. Better Business Bureau receives hundreds of complaints against apartment complexes every year, consistently placing the apartment industry on BBB’s top 25 list of most complained about industries.
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07/31/2012
A new scam using the BBB name popped up this morning, and has been received by consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada…including many BBB offices!
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07/20/2012
The fire that left 250 tenants of a St. Louis apartment complex homeless this week is a tragic reminder of the need for renters to insure themselves against potential losses, the BBB advises.
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07/11/2012
As families gear up for their summer vacation, Better Business Bureau has advice for pet owners looking for a safe place to house their furry friend. BBB receives hundreds of complaints from consumers every year about boarding facilities, also known as kennels. Complaints allege problems with billing, as well as concerns about the treatment of their pet. Some owners allege their pets came back from the kennel severely dehydrated, malnourished or covered with fleas, ticks and even maggots. A few even allege their pet became extremely ill from their brief stay at certain kennels.
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07/02/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams related to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act.
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07/02/2012
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams related to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act.
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06/06/2012
As families, students and friends gear up for their summer travel plans, Better Business Bureau warns of the following scams and travel headaches that could potentially plague consumers this summer:
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04/26/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.
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04/20/2012
Nowadays, it is hard for consumers to go shopping without being bombarded with products advertised as “environmentally safe,” “degradable” and “ozone friendly,” but how does a consumer have confidence in a product or service advertising itself as “green?”
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