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06/12/2013

BBB Calendar of Events

Check out the events in 2013!

12/24/2012

Make Sure Your Holiday Giving is Wise Giving

Many people make year-end gifts for tax reasons, or to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and generosity to those less fortunate. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers a few DOs and DON’Ts when it comes ...

12/13/2011

From "Live at 5": End of Year Charitable Giving

Charitable non-profits are dependent upon the contributions of individuals, businesses large and small, and national/international corporations to meet their mission endeavors and projects.

09/14/2011

Identity Theft: Children at Risk

09/12/2011

"Shred It & Forget It" Sets New Record

The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas is proud to announce that our eleventh “Shred It & Forget It!” set a new all-time record!

06/20/2011

Securing Your Child’s Identity: Advice That Every Parent Needs to Know

Hundreds of online businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online and selling them under different names to help people establish fake credit.

04/13/2011

Texas Comptroller Information Leak

For more information, visit http://www.txsafeguard.org/. The call center will open on Tuesday, April 12, with 24 hour access. The toll-free number is: 1-855-474-2065.

01/03/2011

From KSET: BBB’s Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for a Consumer-Savvy 2011

The New Year is here and, because of the rough economy, it’s more important that ever to resolve to be a savvy consumer. Here are the top 10 BBB resolutions in 2011.

01/03/2011

BBB Lists Top 10 Scams in 2010

As the American economy climbs out of recession, BBB reminds consumers that scammers still want to knock people back into their own personal recessions by stealing their money or their identities.

12/13/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

12/06/2010

From FOX 4 and KSET: Identity Thieves Hit Hard During the Holidays

Identity theft claimed 11 million victims in 2009, a 25% increase over 2008, and the danger of your personal ID being stolen during the Christmas season is greater than ever.

11/22/2010

From FOX 4, KSET, KFDM "Live at 5": Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams

The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud. Consumers can become victim to identity thieves, and deceptive merchants online.

11/08/2010

From FOX4 and KSET: End of Year Giving to Charities

Charitable non-profits are dependent upon the contributions of individuals, businesses, and corporations to fulfill their mission endeavors and projects.

10/14/2010

Know What You’re Buying When Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, consumers are finding more opportunities to support their favorite charities from their everyday purchases.

09/21/2010

Identity Theft is a Growing Threat; Fight Back with Free Help from BBB and NFCC

Better Business Bureau and National Foundation for Credit Counseling announce 3rd Annual Protect Your Identity Week, October 17-23