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02/09/2012

Dog gets high school diploma

What if we told you that your family dog could graduate from school? Not obedience school, but a program that awards high school diplomas. Sound incredible?

02/09/2012

Alleged diploma mill program traced to Pakistan

HOUSTON—Stay in school. It’s the one thing Sherese Gilbert always told her kids. But the irony? She herself was a dropout.

01/31/2012

Scam alert: Company offers quick cash for little work

Some Houstonians are receiving Priority Mail packages from companies they've never heard of, and the packages contain money orders promising quick cash for little work, investigators say. Robert Arnold reports.

01/25/2012

Single Dad Says Dating Service Turned to Dating Disservice

HOUSTON - Dating services have produced many happy couples, but you've got to know what you're getting into before you sign a contract. Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120125-single-dad-says-dating-service-turned-to-dating-disservice#ixzz1kfu6lHY3

01/24/2012

Winter Texan Couple Says RV Company Didnt Provide Them With What Was Promised

A Winter Texan couple claims the company that sold them their RV didn't provide them with the home they promised.

01/18/2012

It's Back! Fake BBB Complaint Email Makes Rounds in 2012

An email scam using Better Business Bureau’s name and ‘Start With Trust’ tagline is flooding inboxes across the nation this morning. Follow these tips to avoid malware and phishing attacks.

01/06/2012

Use your gift cards before scammers get ahold of them

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The sale of gift cards is a billion dollar business, with nearly $30 billion being bought just this year alone. And as gift cards grow in popularity, consumers are increasingly putting gift cards in a drawer and letting them sit for years.

01/06/2012

What to know before buying online 'coupon' deals

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Cleaning a dirty house is a pain, but perhaps not as much trouble as redeeming an internet coupon for a cleaning service.

01/04/2012

BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011

The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others. You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered.

12/22/2011

Scam Poses as Convincing BBB Email

HOUSTON - A new email scam abuses the reputation of an organization that’s well-known for blowing the whistle on rip-offs. Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/111221-scam-poses-as-convincing-bbb-email#ixzz1hISK3Nw0

12/22/2011

Family loses life savings in Craigslist realty scam

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Houston couple searching for a home to rent says they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after responding to an ad in Craigslist, and their loss could serve as a warning to you.

12/21/2011

Better Business Bureau Spokesperson Says to Check on Charities Before Donating

The Better Business Bureau wants you to keep an eye out for bogus charities this holiday season. They say this is the busiest time of year for bad guys.

12/16/2011

It’s Still Out There! New Advice for Recipients of BBB Complaint Email Scam

An email scam using BBB's name and logo continues to proliferate. Most of the emails containe the subject line “Complaint from your customers" and have a link or attachment containing phishing malware that steals information.

12/13/2011

Businesses Thought They Were Helping Schools By Advertising

HOUSTON - It sure seemed like a win-win to James Steagall. For $270, his paint and body shop would be advertised on T-shirts. Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/investigates/111212-t-shirt-advertising#ixzz1gQiKagh2

12/07/2011

ALERT Malicious Complaint Email Claiming It’s From BBB

Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.


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