http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=30&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Board of Directors of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has named Stephen A. Cox as President and CEO. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/council-of-better-business-bureaus-names-stephen-a-cox-as-president-and-ceo-12252 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Prescott Valley company Original Keyless has failed to respond to 142 complaints filed by consumers in 35 states, according to BBB. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-concerned-about-online-keyless-remote-company--12396 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud,” a term used to describe when a consumer disputes an online charge but doesn't return the item or has already used the product. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12397 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Con las despedidas de empleo actuales, costos que siguen subiendo y algunas compañías que ya no ofrecen seguro de salud, consumidores están buscando alternativas de cuidado medico. BBB sabe que consumidores están considerando planes de descuento medico, planes que seguido son anunciados en televisión, el Internet, o por medio de llamadas de telemercadeo directo al consumidor. Sin embargo, BBB advierte que no es lo mismo que un seguro medico. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/planes-de-descuento-medicoes-justo-lo-que-el-doctor-ordeno-12520 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Today, many people use their computers to make phone calls for little or no charge using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, but may not know how to protect themselves during the process. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-tips-to-protect-yourself-when-using-a-voip-service-12748 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Hawaii’s BBB is warning about Web sites and tweets exploiting recent natural disasters in Pacific island nations with links to malicious software or “scareware” in the form of fake anti-virus scans. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/pacific-island-storms-create-a-tsunami-of-online-scams-12757 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mucha gente usa su computadora para hacer llamadas utilizando telefonía por Internet, pero pueden no saber como protegerse a si mismo durante el proceso y BBB le ofrece consejos para protegerse. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-ofrece-consejos-para-que-se-proteja-al-usar-telefona-por-internet-12756 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Si considera que normalmente concretar la venta de una vivienda toma 30 días, éste podría ser el momento de actuar. Por ello, Better Business Bureau ofrece orientación sobre cómo obtener los beneficios del crédito por impuestos para compradores de su primera vivienda. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/acte-ahora-para-aprovechar-el-crdito-para-primeros-compradores-de-viviendas-12792 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT El Mes Nacional de Conocimiento de Cáncer de Seno celebra 25 años de educación, y negocios nacionales y locales venden y promocionan productos y servicios que apoyan la cura. Como resultado, BBB aconseja a consumidores que investiguen los reclamos de donaciones antes de llevar acabo una compra de listón rosa. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/consejos-de-bbb-acerca-de-productos-y-donaciones-de-listn-rosa-12969 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However some come with so many fees they deliver fewer minutes than advertised. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/make-the-most-of-your-minutes-and-avoid-deceptive-prepaid-phone-cards-12628 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT New business alleges you can make money by multi-level marketing the Internet http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-warns-about-ijango-possible-pyramid-scheme-12456 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware, programs or pop ups that list viruses purportedly attacking your computer and then providing phony anti-virus software to fix those viruses—is rising. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/just-in-time-for-halloweenscareware-attacks-on-the-rise-13170 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB ofrece consejos de como proteger su computadora de un ataque de piratas de informacion. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/aumentan-ataques-de-programas-antivirus-falsos-13189 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau será anfitrión de su Decimonoveno Torneo de Golf el día 29 de Octubre en el Campo de Golf ASU Karsten en Tempe para ayudar a la Fundación Educacional de Better Business Bureau. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/torneo-de-golf-de-bbb-recauda-fondos-para-educar-a-la-comunidad-13138 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is warning Arizona consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB’s across the country have received a recent 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 they didn’t want. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smile-off-consumers-faces-13223 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau will host its 19th annual Integrity Golf Classic on October 29, at ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe to help support the BBB of Central Arizona Foundation’s educational outreach. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-integrity-golf-classic-raises-funds-to-educate-community-13108 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13028 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-hosts-free-shred-event-this-saturday-in-mesa-12972 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT As National Breast Cancer Awareness month celebrates 25 years of education, many national and local businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services to support the cure. As a result, BBB advises consumers to research pink donation claims before making a purchase. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-pink-ribbon-products-and-donations-12925 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau offers guidance on how to benefit from the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-12785 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale-13319 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau advierte a consumidores en Arizona que sean extremadamente cuidadosos frente a anuncios en línea que ofrecen y prometen una sonrisa más blanca y brillante. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/productos-para-el-blanqueamiento-dental-vendidos-en-lnea-borran-las-sonrisas-de-los-rostros-de-consumidores-13233 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced the creation of a rebate program for consumers who purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers guidance to consumers interested in the program. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13547 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is calling for nominations of ethical businesses in Central, Northern and Western Arizona to honor during the 2010 Business Ethics Awards. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-accepting-nominations-for-2010-business-ethics-awards-13571 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB offers tips to help consumers shop smart and stay safe this holiday season regardless of where their purchases take place. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbbs-guide-to-savvy-holiday-shopping-13682 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Las fiestas de Día de Acción de Gracias se acercan rápidamente, y para muchos compradores esto significa que el día “Black Friday” no esta muy lejos. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/gua-de-bbb-para-comprar-esta-temporada-de-fiestas-13696 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT El gobierno federal ha asignado $300 millones del paquete de estímulo para financiar el nuevo Programa de Dinero por sus Artefactos. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/dinero-por-sus-electrodomsticos-y-otros-aparatos-es-el-nuevo-programa-cash-for-clunkers-13602 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau esta pidiendo nominaciones de negocios éticos, en el Centro, Norte, y Oeste de Arizona para honrarlos durante los Premios a Negocios Éticos 2010. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-aceptando-nominaciones-para-premios-a-negocios-ticos-2010--13603 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Once the excitement of the holidays wears off, it’s time to start reaping the promised rewards of mail-in rebates. Some retailers and manufacturers are changing the way they issue rebates and it’s more important than ever to read the fine print when filing for a rebate. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/mail-in-rebates-now-available-in-paper-or-plastic-13740 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading in on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. http://www.prescottvalley.bbb.org/article/make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13773