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.
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, 2009Jamaican 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, 2009The 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.
Posted by Better Business Bureau at 11:36 AM | MAKE A COMMENT
Friday, May 15, 2009Door to Door Sales Scam
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Dale Dixon shares his quite hilarious personal experience with a door to door salesman and along the way shares the questions he asked, the red flags he observed, and reveals the scam.
Posted by Better Business Bureau at 10:59 AM | MAKE A COMMENT
Friday, May 15, 2009Consumer Code of Ethics
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Dale Dixon, of the Boise BBB, talks about the Consumer Code of Ethics and the golden rule. He explains how, as we expect trust and integrity in our businesses, the courtesy goes both ways.
Posted by Better Business Bureau at 9:24 AM | MAKE A COMMENT
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Better Business Bureau
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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