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  1. RealNetworks Settles Wash. Suit for $2.4 Million

    Thu, 24 May 2012

    morning in King County Superior Court in Seattle. McKenna said that over the past seven years, his office and the Better Business Bureau received more than 500 complaints against RealNetworks from customers from across the country alleging charges

  2. Man Shot in NYC Linked to Diet Supplement Company

    Sat, 12 May 2012

    Florida's attorney general to return $34 million it had billed people for unwanted health supplements. The Better Business Bureau recorded more than 4,000 complaints against the company in 2009 alone. Police were still investigating why

  3. Remodeling project doesn't have to be a nightmare

    Mon, 7 May 2012

    Always call and get references," Moore says, adding it's wise to check on the contractor's record with the Better Business Bureau , as well as with local builders' associations. And he adds: "Don't ever do a job without a contract

  4. 10 Tactics to Stop Rogue Debt Collectors in Their Tracks

    Thu, 26 Apr 2012

    power. Write a detailed description of what you have been through and post it to several sites such as: The Better Business Bureau , ConsumerAffairs.com , ComplaintsBoard.com and RipoffReport.com . 8. File with the FTC. It's also important

  5. Tornado Aftermath: Exploitation of Destruction

    Mon, 5 Mar 2012

    cautioned that disasters often give way for fraudulent charities to attempt to take advantage of people. The Better Business Bureau has released a guide for people wanting to give to tornado-relief charities. "Givers should take steps to

  6. Thinking of adopting? Better watch for scams

    Sun, 26 Feb 2012

    social worker verify that person." In addition to outside verification, do online research, check with the Better Business Bureau and contact parent support groups, where you can connect with someone who has already experienced the adoption

News

  1. Identity Theft: A Worsening Epidemic

    Sat, 25 Feb 2012

    I have received spam purporting to be from the Better Business Bureau , the Internal Revenue Service, the United States through the post office, nor become a member of the Better Business Bureau , I wasn't too concerned about the dire warnings

  2. Goldline Agrees to Refund Millions to Customers

    Wed, 22 Feb 2012

    on endorsements from Glenn Beck and other conservative icons, and had boasted of an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau in a barrage of ads that aired during television and radio talk shows. But an ABC News investigation found numerous

  3. Tip: Use an app to print from iPad

    Fri, 3 Feb 2012

    hire home improvement people. Many times, these contractors are too small to appear in online reviews or the Better Business Bureau website. A: The traditional, low-tech way of checking on contractors is still one of the best. Ask the contractor

  4. Know your options if seeking help with debt

    Tue, 15 Nov 2011

    s wise to do some research and see if many complaints have been filed against them. You can check with the Better Business Bureau , the IRS and the FTC. Because bankruptcy filers must go through credit counseling, the Justice Dept. has a

  5. Goldline: We'll Fight Fraud Charges

    Wed, 2 Nov 2011

    they said, is Goldline's top rating from the Better Business Bureau . "When we learn that customers have not received noted that Goldline has an A plus rating from the Better Business Bureau . Click Here for the Blotter Homepage.

  6. Goldline Execs Charged With Fraud

    Tue, 1 Nov 2011

    they said, is Goldline's top rating from the Better Business Bureau . "When we learn that customers have not received noted that Goldline has an A plus rating from the Better Business Bureau . Click Here for the Blotter Homepage.

  7. Fashion Models: By the Numbers

    Fri, 16 Sep 2011

    to $1,000 for their book, according to the Better Business Bureau . Reaching New Heights For models who want to do high brands such as Chanel, Gucci – the New York Better Business Career Services website says they need to fit the following

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Videos

  1. Do BBB Members Get Better Ratings?

    Fri, 12 Nov 2010

    Now it's 98 of the Better Business Bureau close to reputation accreditation in the BBB ratings peace. Is not sent yesterday to the Better Business Bureau a little called on them consumer we look for BBB . We looked up and label

    Better Business Bureau found at 0:02, 0:44, 1:48

    Now new questions about the ratings handed out by the Better Business Bureau Brian Ross has been investigating allegations that the bureau bumps -- grades.
    to prepare the big gala dinner or despite his impeccable reputation. A Better Business Bureau has slammed parts of parks expensive food empire with grades as low as an F which -- says because he won't pay them -- become on -- based united get him become a member. You're sure to get and -- if you don't say it's very -- to get NA. In our investigation with -- ABC stations across the country I think -- thanks. -- we've heard similar. Complaints from businesses big and small. The better business -- eight F rating system I think you don't things -- We were there as the manager of the Los Angeles and
    or confidence back to nineteen well. Now it's 98 -- of the Better Business Bureau close to -- reputation as a consumer -- And it's president denies it runs a paid a place people saying hundreds of
  2. Better Business Bureau Probe

    Sat, 13 Nov 2010

    address angry Better Business Bureau official trying to the BBB . These guys work. There are Better Business Bureau offices and 122 of course the BBB is not. Operating Who say the better business bureau of ratings system

    Better Business Bureau found at 0:06, 0:26, 0:57

    with well for tens of millions of people every year it's the Better Business Bureau you know the name. What you've never heard until tonight is that the organization itself is under fire.
    Do companies -- the better business -- coveted. Chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross has uncovered troubling accusations. The Better Business Bureau was used to giving out -- but tonight it gets some bad grades that sounds.
    on Good Morning America. -- brand and reputation are impeccable. -- the Better Business Bureau has slammed parts of -- food empire with grades as low as an F. Which parks says is because he won't pay
  3. Investigating the Better Business Bureau

    Fri, 19 Nov 2010

    address and angry Better Business Bureau official trying to sued the BBB . These guys work. There are Better Business Bureau offices and 122 practice course the BBB is not. Operating people who say the Better Business Bureau system. Has

    Better Business Bureau found at 0:02, 1:01, 1:22

    An -- plus grade for accredited members with the Better Business Bureau is considered the gold standard for businesses. But now the organization is under fire accused of selling memberships and ratings for days with little or no review of the businesses. Critics say the -- system is broken. Point two -- ratings were bogus businesses with fake names and nonexistent addresses and non members complaints being saddled with -- During our investigation with the ABC news stations across the country. We found some companies calling for the Better Business Bureau itself. To be investigated as a scam.
    on Good Morning America. -- brand and reputation are impeccable. -- the Better Business Bureau has slammed parts of -- food empire with grades as low as an F. Which -- says is because he won't pay
    The Better Business Bureau has been -- with other well known companies who have not paid to become members and F. For the five star Ritz
  4. Does Better Business Bureau Sell Its Grades?

    Fri, 12 Nov 2010

    she was told by a Better Business Bureau salesperson. She in 98 year. The Better Business Bureau denies it's running accreditation and the BBB ratings peace. Is generating money and. Better business bureau of Better Business

    Better Business Bureau found at 0:05, 0:47, 1:53

    known consumer watchdogs is under fire millions of people turn to the Better Business Bureau full reviews and ratings on everything from auto mechanics to insurance companies. And consumers expect impartial ratings but tonight's business owners say
    County law office got an -- minus. This after pranksters -- the Better Business Bureau a 425. Dollar fee. But celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck got an F because he says he refused to pay that you have to join an organization. To get a good grade I think it's wrong. And ABC news Tony Tony investigation found complaints about the -- system across the country. From business owners big and small I think -- things camp. We were there as the manager of the Los Angeles antique store says she was told by a Better Business Bureau salesperson. She has the -- 395. Dollar membership. To raise -- grade from a C to a -- If I don't hate for this my -- will remain missing. She gave her credit card number eight and the next business day her seat became an -- plus. This rating system is really unworthy of consumer trust or confidence. Now in -- 98 year. The Better Business Bureau denies it's running a scam with its president saying hundreds of thousands of non members have received a grades.
    Better business bureau of Better Business Bureau says not just anyone can be accredited. Yet earlier this year online pranksters also registered the mideast terror group Hamas which received an -- minus rating the same minus grade here was 425. Dollars. How did Hamas become. The BBC accredited business. Well the plain and simple. We made a mistake. It was not the only mistake. Until we told them. The Better Business Bureau also had no idea it had given a skinhead white race's web site called storm front and eight plus. For sale for
  5. Better Business Bureau Probe

    Sat, 13 Nov 2010

    Business owners accuse consumer watchdog of raising grades for members.

  6. Saving Big on Car Repairs

    Mon, 11 Oct 2010

    we're talking ten minutes online these days thank goodness so first thing you do. Issue go to BBB dot org which is the Better Business Bureau . And you type in the name of the mechanics to their system and you see what their complaint record

    Better Business Bureau found at 2:29

    these days thank goodness so first thing you do. Issue go to BBB dot org which is the Better Business Bureau . And you type in the name of the mechanics to their system and you see what their complaint record looks like right.
  7. Job Scams

    Tue, 6 Jul 2010

    see if there had been any fraud a charges against him or any complaints and then of course that there's a Better Business Bureau at BBB dot award. But the lights to check someone out is to take the company name. And put in parentheses PM and

    Better Business Bureau at BBB found at 5:29

    against him or any complaints and then of course that there's a Better Business Bureau at BBB dot award. But -- the -- lights to check someone out is to take the company name. And put in parentheses PM
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  2. Photo: Why Did The Ritz Carlton Get An F? And Why Did the Boston Celtics Get A D?: ABC Stations Investigate the Better Business Bureau's Grading System, Which Critics Say Is A 'Pay For Play' Scheme
  3. Better Business Bureau Probe
  4. Better Business Bureau Money
  1. VIDEO: Does Better Business Bureau Sell Its Grades?
  2. VIDEO: Famed chef blasts the rating system at the Better Business Bureau.
  3. VIDEO: Better Business Bureau allegations
  4. VIDEO: Brian Ross investigates questionable grades given by the Better Business Bureau.

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