Better Business Bureau Podcast

Thursday, Jun 11, 2009

June’s Digital Conversion is Here – Watch for Scams!

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Dale Dixon, president of the BBB serving Southwestern Idaho Eastern Oregon, talks about the analog to digital conversion, the scams to look out for, and gives advice for those who are still using analog.

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Wednesday, Jun 10, 2009

Craigslist's Latest Scam - False BBB Claims

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Dale gives the details on the latest scam hitting Craigslist using the BBB name and offering bogus ‘buyer protection’. He also talks about the BBB logo online, how to tell if it is legitimate, and reliability reports.

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Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009

How to Handle Door to Door Sales

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Dale Dixon of the BBB talks about door to door salesmen, what to ask for, red flags to look out for, and general advice on keeping yourself and your belongings safe.

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Wednesday, Jun 03, 2009

Good News About Car Warranty Calls

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Dale Dixon shares the good news about the companies responsible for these extend your car warranty calls, where they are coming from, and what is being done about to stop them.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Robo Calls - Extend Your Car Warranty

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Dale Dixon talks about robo car warranty calls and how departments such as the Federal Trade Commission and several states’ Attorney General are working towards getting them stopped. Dale also gives advice about how to handle the calls and the benefits, or lack thereof, if warranty is purchased.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Jamaican Lottery Scam

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Dale Dixon from the Better Business Bureau talks about Jamaican lottery scams: the phone calls from Jamaica saying you have won a lottery, as long as you pay, but as we know, you do not have to pay to play!

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Friday, May 15, 2009

The Crisis of Trust and Its Recovery

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Dale Dixon, President/CEO of Boise’s BBB, talks not about the economic crisis, but the crisis of trust and how consumers are beginning to have less and less trust in businesses, such as banks, in bankers, and politicians. He shares statistics and more to support his idea that it is up to local small business leaders to build this trust and help pull us out of this recession. A great listen for small business owners.

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Boise, Idaho
Principles For Trust Start With Trust Establish and maintain a positive track record in the marketplace. Advertise Honestly Adhere to established standards of advertising and selling. Tell the Truth Reveal all related conditions or exceptions regarding products or services offered. Be Transparent Openly identify the nature, location, and ownership of the business, and clearly disclose all policies, guarantees and procedures that bear on a customer’s decision to buy. Honor Promises Abide by all written and verbal agreements. Be Responsive Address marketplace disputes quickly, respectfully, and reasonably. Embody Integrity Approach all business dealings, marketplace transactions and commitments with integrity.
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