BBB Scam Alert: Beware of misleading advertising and counterfeit products for Valentine’s Day gifts
With consumers expected to spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day purchases this year, according to the National Retail Federation, Better Business Bureau (BBB)...
BBB Tip: Scammer or soulmate? How to avoid online romance scams
Social media and dating apps are great ways to meet new and interesting people for those looking for love, but beware – the people...
BBB Tip: What to know about IRS impostors and tax preparation fraud
The season for filing 2023 taxes begins January 29, and while some Texas residents are planning on submitting their own returns, others are reaching...
BBB Tip: Recovering from freezing temperatures while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors
Last weekend, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures struck communities across Texas, with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen...
BBB Tip: Holiday returns and exchanges
The weeks following the Christmas holiday are often busy for retailers exchanging or refunding holiday gifts. Some reports predict consumers will return $627 billion...
BBB Tip: The naughty list — BBB’s 12 scams of Christmas
With 2023 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating...
BBB Tip: Preparing for winter weather and avoiding scams
Plummeting temperatures across Texas are forcing residents to dust off their winter jackets, bring in their plants and prepare for below-freezing temperatures. Many residents...
BBB Scam Alert: Avoiding seasonal and holiday job scams
While the holiday season is a wonderful time for people to get together with friends and family, the cost of Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving dinners,...
BBB Tip: How to stop porch pirates this holiday season
The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is a convenient service for many consumers across the nation, allowing holiday purchasers to search...
BBB Tip: Avoiding online purchase scams and impostors this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to remain vigilant against a surge in online scams that could threaten their...