http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=42&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-warns-about-ijango-possible-pyramid-scheme-12525 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/shred-it-and-forget-it-saturday-september-19-in-beaumont-4113 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Southeast Texas SENIOR CELEBRATION and Consumer Expo is set for Thursday, October 1st, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Beaumont Civic Center. Admission and Parking are FREE! http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/senior-celebration-this-thursday-oct-1-7341 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The BBB Accreditation of All-Pro Building & Remodeling and Simoneaux's Roofing and Remodeling has been revoked by the Board of Directors. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-revokes-accreditation-of-two-businesses-12708 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB offers the following advice to business owners on how to prepare for the upcoming flu season and a potential H1N1 flu outbreak. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12886 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT ”The Power of Goal-Setting! – Making Dreams Come True . . . Both Personally & Professionally" will be the topic at the next “Lunch N Learn” on Thursday, October 8, at the MCM Elegante’ Hotel. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/the-power-of-goal-setting-lunch-n-learn-thurs-oct-8-2236 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Consumers are bombarded every day with ads and e-mails offering services to manage or reduce debt and it’s hard to know which offer will work for them, let alone if the company can be trusted. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-good-day-on-fox-4-differences-between-debt-consolidation-debt-negotiation-and-debt-elimination-plans-13067 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT With professional and college football seasons underway, the BBB is warning sports fans to be on the look out for fraudulent sellers when shopping online for hard-to-get tickets. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-fox-4-good-day-and-kfdm-live-at-5-playing-smart-when-buying-sports-tickets-online-13065 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Shopping for Halloween costumes can often feel like a trick, not a treat. The BBB receives a surge of complaints related to costume and merchandise delivery, repair, and refund or exchange issues. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-good-day-on-fox-4-overcome-fear-of-buying-halloween-costumes-online-13166 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT All households that do not return their US Census forms will be visited by a US Census representative. The information provides guidance on how to identify a legitimate Census employee. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-2010-census-tips-for-the-public-13167 Mon, 19 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.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13168 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT We have all experienced the traumatic challenge that comes with having your automobile repaired. Who should we call? Will they do what they say needs to be done . . . and that we are paying for? http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-good-day-on-fox-4-self-defense-for-car-expense-13370 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Following the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13371 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau has received more than 1,500 complaints about several dozen Web sites that are trading on the Google name to scam people who want to learn about making money from home. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/make-money-from-home-with-google-not-so-fast-warns-bbb-13448 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT When buying a camera, microwave, television, a toaster, or many other items, you may be offered a “service contract.” Are they a good idea? Are they worth the extra money? http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-kfdm-live-at-5-and-fox-4-good-day-are-service-contracts-worth-the-extra--13449 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-2009-2010-calendar-of-events--5228 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT There is a lot of talk about “debt consolidation.” Some individuals and families are tempted by “advance fee loans,” or other schemes that market themselves as consolidation resources. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-fox-4-good-day-bbb-warns-to-avoid-advance-fee-loans-13588 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13589 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The next "BBB Morning Mix Tour" is set for Thursday, December 3, with Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beaumont from 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-morning-mix-tour-travels-to-beaumont-thursday-december-3-1342 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Brian Tracy, Chairman/CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations, will be the keynote speaker at the Torch Award Banquet. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/brian-tracy-to-speak-at-torch-award-banquet-on-may-4-2010-12887 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Charitable non-profits are dependent upon the contributions of individuals, businesses large and small, and national/international corporations to fulfill their mission endeavors and projects. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/from-good-day-on-fox-4-year-end-charitable-giving-13726 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Board of Directors of the BBB in SETX has revoked the BBB Accreditation of Walker’s Electric Company of Beaumont. The revocation was approved by the BBB Board at its November 17th meeting. http://www.beaumont.bbb.org/article/bbb-revokes-accreditation-of-walkers-electric-company-13727