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06/13/2013

Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Western Union and Better Business Bureau Promote Fraud Awareness on U.N. Observance

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced efforts to promote awareness of scams that target seniors. June 15th is the United Nations-designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

06/11/2013

Your BBB Offers Car Care Clinic For Senior Drivers

Your BBB of Southwest Missouri is accepting registrations for BBB Car Care for Seniors to be held, June 15 from 8:30 – 11:30 am.

05/23/2013

Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers of Threatening Scams

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received several phone calls from consumers regarding threatening debt collection tactics.

05/21/2013

Better Business Bureau Urges Donor Caution After Tornadoes

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday, and in north Texas last week, Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have issued tips to help donors make smart giving decisions and to avoid scams.

05/16/2013

BBB Warns Businesses of Phoney Invoice Scam

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received complaints from local business owners regarding telephone calls from a company attempting to sell Yellow Page advertising.

05/10/2013

BBB Cautions on Fundraising to Assist Cleveland Kidnap Victims

The rescue this week of three women and a child from a Cleveland home where they were held captive for a decade has gained worldwide attention. Generous donors wishing to help the victims are being cautioned by Better Business Bureau to confirm the legitimacy of all charitable fundraising and crowdfunding efforts.

05/09/2013

FBI Issues Cyber Security Advisory That Could Impact All Users of Microsoft Explorer 8

BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8)

05/03/2013

BBB Informs Consumers to Beware of Medical Alert Phone Calls

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received numerous calls from consumers regarding a Medical Alert System.

04/26/2013

BBB Secure Your ID Day Huge Success, Eco Friendly

Better Business Bureau’s semi-annual Secure Your ID Day was held April 20 and was attended by nearly 400 vehicles, safely destroying more than 25,000 pounds of material.

04/16/2013

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing

At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely.

04/15/2013

BBB Offers Free On-Site Document Shredding and Identity Theft Prevention Tips

BBB invites the Southwest Missouri community to BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Great Southern Bank Operations Center at 218 S. Glenstone in Springfield.

04/12/2013

Consumers Report Fraudulent Sweepstake Phone Calls

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri would like to warn consumers of phone calls claiming to have sweepstake prizes to award.

04/05/2013

Local Portrait Studios Shut Their Doors

Your Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Missouri has received notification about the closing of PictureMe Portrait Studios and Sears Portrait Studios, with locations in Springfield and Joplin.

03/08/2013

Three Springfield Businesses Awarded BBB Torch Award

Your Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri awarded Greek Corner in Springfield, Varsity Contractors, Inc. in Republic and ServiceMaster Restoration and Construction in Springfield, with the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

01/07/2013

BBB Names Top Ten Complaints & Inquiries for 2012 in Southwest Missouri

Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri received more than 370,000 inquiries and processed nearly 3,000 complaints in 2012. Complaints are concerning a variety of issues including refund practices, customer service issues, repair issues and more.


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