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02/02/2012

BBB Challenges Students to "Upload" Ethics

The BBB of Minnesota & North Dakota invites high school and college students in MN & ND to be a part of their "Lighting the Way" Centennial Celebration by entering the Ethics: Uploaded video contest.

02/01/2012

BBB issues APB Regarding Text Messages, Bogus Charges

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has received a report of a text scam hitting the Twin Cities, which appears to lead to charges on the cellphone bills of consumers who receive them.

01/26/2012

Scammers Pick Up the Phone in New Twist on BBB Phishing Scam

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam: consumers receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from the BBB.

01/19/2012

Don't Cruise Your Way into a Vacation Scam

The BBB urges consumers to be especially cautious of unsolicited mail with offers of free or discounted cruises. In 2011, the BBB received more than 1,300 complaints against cruise companies.

01/09/2012

Bogus Mystery Shopping Firms Surface

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has determined two seemingly related mystery shopping firms claiming Minnesota addresses have popped up in recent days. Both are fraudulent entities.

01/05/2012

Homeowners Warned to be Wary of Company Selling Deeds

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers not to be duped by a company that’s offering homeowners copies of their property deeds for an exorbitant price.

12/22/2011

BBB rolls out plans for 2012 Centennial Celebration

As the very first Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the world, the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota is excited to announce plans for their Centennial Celebration in 2012.

12/20/2011

ALERT: Yet Another Malicious Complaint Email Claiming It’s from the BBB

The Better Business Bureau is issuing yet another SCAM alert cautioning businesses about emails that look like they're from the BBB.

12/20/2011

BBB Warns Area Veterans of Questionable Sales Pitches

The Better Business Bureau has been alerted to an out-of-state casket and funeral supply company, which claims to be a veteran's group. The company claims they are 'Veterans Serving Veterans.'

12/16/2011

Customers say Peppermint Park strikes sour note

After a series of complaints filed against Peppermint Park, LLC questioning the authenticity of designer products sold by the company, the BBB launched a review of their advertising claims.

12/13/2011

Another Fraudulent Mystery Shopping Offer

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has uncovered another mystery shopping scam claiming a Minnesota connection.

12/12/2011

Mystery Shopping offer a Scam

The BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota has been notified of a company called Viewpoint Inc, which claims to employ mystery shoppers. However, their claims do not add up and consumers should be aware!

12/08/2011

BBB Scrutinizes St. Louis Park Hormone Replacement Clinic

After seeing television ads for HRC Medical Center, Inc. – a clinic offering hormone replacement therapy – the BBB, secret shopped the company to investigate their claims and intake process.

12/08/2011

Keeping Your Pets Happy and Safe When Boarding Them this Holiday Season

As much as pet owners may want to take their furry or feathered friends with them wherever they go, sometimes finding a kennel or pet care service you can trust is necessary for holiday travel.

12/07/2011

The BBB is NOT sending these Emails!

The Better Business Bureau is receiving multiple reports from companies – and even consumers – who have received one of the emails above. They are NOT legitimate.


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