http://www.detroit.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=80&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT Some students have found out the hard way that the diploma they thought they earned online wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on. The Better Business Bureau cautions people to avoid diploma mills. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-your-online-diploma-could-be-a-worthless-piece-of-paper-12213 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. BBB provides advice on how to avoid the repo man. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12414 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB ALERT: Victims of foreclosure fraud scheme to receive refunds based on charges by MI Attorney General against SaveMyHome USA, Payment Doctors and the Michigan Economic Reinstatement Program. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/victims-of-foreclosure-rescue-fraud-to-receive-refunds--12502 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau Serving Detroit & Eastern Michigan has reopened after moving to its new office location in Southfield's towncenter area. Please note our new main phone number: 248-223-9400 http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/bbb-reopens-after-moving-to-new-office-location-12505 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT In recognition of National Protect Your Identity Week,the BBB Serving Eastern Michigan will be promoting tips on avoiding and dealing with identity theft through its new "myBBB" Facebook page http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/local-bbb-promotes-national-protect-your-id-week-through-new-facebook-page-13051 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Denise Roberts will discuss the 7 key elements of a successful money making business and how to create a cash flow explosion in your business at the BBB's November 18 business card exchange. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/business-card-exchange-november-18--7am-13162 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB will be hosting 'Secure Your ID Day' sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union on Saturday, October 17 from 8 – 11 am. The event promotes shredding sensitive documents to prevent ID Theft. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/bbb-secure-your-id-day-free-document-shredding-12445 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Incidents of a new online scam called scareware that is tricking consumers and treating hackers to information that can be used for identity theft is on the rise. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/boo-dont-be-scammed-by-scareware-13219 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Everyone would like the nice bright smile of a model or movie star, but your local BBB is warning consumers to be wary of pervasive online ads offering to whiten your teeth for little or no cost. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12903 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Internet has empowered customers with the ability to express grievances like a megaphone to the world. Your local BBB provides a few tips to assist companies with addressing online complaints. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/the-internet-amplifies-customer-complaints-is-your-business-prepared-13437 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The U.S. Federal Reserve recently took action to enact national rules on the sale and use of gift cards that will go into effect in 2010 that are similar to the standards now set within Michigan. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/federal-reserve-to-set-new-national-rules-for-gift-cards-13597 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The holidays are supposed to be merry, but too often people become stressed and harried shopping for gifts. The BBB provides tips to be a safe and smart shopper to help you enjoy the holiday season. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/be-a-safe-and-smart-holiday-shopper-13688 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT To ensure that your donated dollars go as far as they can to actually help the less fortunate,the BBB recommends asking five questions before you give to a charity. Give, but give wisely. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/give-wisely-this-holiday-season-13702 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Thank you Denise Roberts for your presentation on the 7 key elements of a money-making business. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/bbb-november-business-card-exchange-13659 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade. Your local BBB offers advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off. http://www.detroit.bbb.org/article/beware-identity-thieves-over-the-holidays-13750