Better Business Bureau Podcast
This podcast keeps you up to-date on current scams,trends and issues in the market place. In addition, this podcast provides information on the Better Business Bureau, business accredidation, and what it means to uphold the standards of trust.
BBB warns consumers about fraudulent checks
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The scam artists are blanketing the country with fraudulent checks. Checks displaying well-known company names in amounts for $2,000 to $5,000 are arriving in mailboxes with instructions to deposit the check and wire most of the funds outside the U.S. Listen in to learn how the scam works and why it's important to rip up that fake check.
Posted by Better Business Bureau at 10:47 AM |
Wednesday, Oct 01, 2008BBB sees increase in work at home scams
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KBOI AM 670 in Boise, Idaho takes A Closer Look at the rise in work at home scams. The Better Business Bureau's President/CEO, Dale Dixon, speaks with host Brett Reckamp about the persistance of scam artists looking to take advantage of people in the crisis situation of being unemployed and searching for a job.
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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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