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12/06/2010

BBB Urges Consumers To Check Fine Print On Gift Cards

A gift card may sound like a good alternative to cash or an unwanted present. But many cards still come with fees and other restrictions that can erode their value, the BBB warns.

11/02/2009

BBB Advice on Using Layaway for Holiday Purchases

With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards.

08/03/2009

Widespread Harassment from Phony Debt Collectors Raises Concerns of Mass Data Breach

BBB is issuing a national alert today about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately.