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05/15/2012

BBB Names 2012 Businesses of Integrity

05/14/2012

Local BBB CEO's Name Used to Perpitrate Scam

04/20/2012

BBB Advises Consumers To Do Homework To Get The Most Out Of Green Tax Holiday

Missouri's Show-Me Green sales tax holiday can be a great time to replace aging appliances with more energy-efficient models if you do your homework, the BBB advises.

04/11/2012

Apply Your Brakes When Shopping Online

A Florida resident contacted the BBB about a car dealership claiming to be located in Springfield, IL. He believed he found the deal of a lifetime on a 2010 Corvette ZR-1 with just over 10K miles.

04/10/2012

Local Garage Races to Expose Publisher

The racing season is approaching and many local businesses have seen the benefit of advertising in the Peoria Speedway’s annual publication. The Better Business Bureau is warning businesses to beware of Century Direct Publishing and their advertising offers.

04/10/2012

Top Tips to Get Your Finances in Order

The FINRA National Financial Capability Study recently looked at the spending and saving habits of Americans and came up with some startling information.

04/01/2012

BBB Congratulates 24 Area Companies Nominated for Integrity Award

“This is not a popularity contest, said Bonnie Bakin, President of the BBB, it’s not about advertising or how big or small the company is, it’s about Central Illinois companies that consistently do the right thing for their customers, employees, and communities.”

03/30/2012

Local Businesses Receive Bogus Bill

Local businesses inform BBB of phony bill they almost paid. BBB investigated and found Central Illinois is not the only place they have tried their scheme.

03/30/2012

Consumers Find Newspaper Ad Misleading

What looks like a legitimate newspaper article appearing in the March 13, 2012 Journal Star, is really a full page advertisement by the same company that introduced so-called "breakthrough products" such as the Heat Surge Amish Fireplace Heater, & Arctic Pro Air Conditioner.

03/26/2012

Better Business Bureau Investigates Contracting Crews

The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region is issuing an alert to local contractors regarding a company claiming to offer local job leads.

03/21/2012

Complaints against Power4Home Pro trip BBB sensors

“Power4Home Pro makes their materials sound like fool-proof investments, but our investigation found that identical information was available for free online,” stated Dana Badgerow, President and CEO of the BBB Serving MN. “We also dispute the highly questionable claims that their offer is “worth 10 times the investment” and can “eliminate your power bill forever.”

03/08/2012

BBB Asks 'Who Do YOU Trust?'

“This is not a popularity contest, said Bonnie Bakin, President of the BBB, it’s not about advertising or how big or small the company is, it’s about Central Illinois companies that consistently do the right thing for their customers, employees, and communities.”

03/07/2012

Customers Tell BBB: Lesco Appliances Falls Short Of 'Full Satisfaction' Guarantee

The BBB is alerting consumers to be wary of Lesco Appliances after customers reported poor service from the Granite City, Ill., appliance sales and repair firm.

03/05/2012

Better Business Bureau Warns of Storm Chasers

The recent damage done by the tornadoes in the Midwest and South brings out the best in people. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors who take advantage of those who have already been victimized.

03/01/2012

Four BBB Tips for Driving a Good Deal When You Sell Your Car

When looking to sell your vehicle, you need to know how to get your car into the right hands. Better Business Bureau recommends following a few key pointers to ensure that your sale goes smoothly.


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