http://www.sd.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=26&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a new rule, as of September 1, barring pre-recorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers, unless the consumer has agreed in writing to take calls of this nature. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/rule-prohibiting-robocalls-goes-into-effect-sept-1-12215 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme warns Better Business Bureau. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-about-ijango-possible-pyramid-scheme-12416 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-12817 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB is offering free document shredding at “BBB Secure Your ID Day” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, in the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s, 2931 Camino del Rio North in San Diego’s Mission Valley area. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/free-shredding-event-on-saturday-oct-17-at-dave-and-busters-8-12-12992 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-12927 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-13084 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13323 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Those who want to help support the families and victims of November 5th’s tragic shooting on Fort Hood can send donations to the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/help-support-the-families-and-victims-of-fort-hood-13559 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-know-red-flags-of-a-scam-13738 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau recomienda a los usuarios de las redes sociales leer la letra pequeña al responder anuncios en Facebook u otros sitios de redes sociales, ya que el texto en letra grande no siempre explica los detalles http://www.sd.bbb.org/article/bbb-advierte-a-los-compradores-que-tengan-cuidado-al-abrir-los-anuncios-de-facebook-13739