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11/17/2009

Ohioans to Receive Restitution in Vonage Settlement

As a result of a multistate settlement filed today with Vonage, one of the nation's largest providers of Internet-based phone service, Ohioans will now be eligible to receive refunds for issues dating back five years. The settlement, signed by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, requires Vonage to give refunds to eligible consumers who have filed complaints dating back to January 2004 as well as those who will file complaints through March 16, 2010.

11/10/2009

Cordray Warns Ohioans of Attorney General Impostor Scam

Attorney General Richard Cordray today warned Ohioans of a phone scam in which callers pose as representatives from the Attorney General's Office and demand personal information. Cordray cautions that these calls are unauthorized and no personal information should be shared at any point.

11/06/2009

BBB Tips for Boosting Office Morale

Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy.

11/04/2009

BBB Welcomes October Accredited Businesses and Charities

BBB Welcomes the newly accredited businesses and charities.

10/23/2009

Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Recognized for Doing The Right Thing

Too often the news is about the scandals or problems with businesses and nonprofits,” BBB President Jocile Ehrlich said. “Our Torch Awards not only recognize good organizations, but lets our community know that good organizations that are committed to doing the right thing are the norm.” She added that our community has much to be proud of.

10/01/2009

Teeth Whitening Products Sold Online Wipe Smile off Consumers’ Faces

BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received an onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services.

09/28/2009

Consumers Feel More At Risk for Identity Theft When Making Certain Types of Purchases

A recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 45 percent of all U.S. adults feel at most risk for identity theft when making a purchase with a credit card that requires the card to be taken out of their sight, for example, at a restaurant.

05/13/2008

Don’t Get Duped When Donating to Myanmar

Don’t Get Duped When Donating to Myanmar BBB provides eight tips for donating wisely

05/07/2008

BBB: Beware of Local Carpet Cleaning Company

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Cincinnati is warning consumers about “Breeze Carpet & Ventilation Cleaning” a local business that has received more than 25 complaints from area consumers for reasons including false advertising, inflated prices and poor quality of cleaning

11/08/2007

Better Business Bureau Recognizes Marketplace Ethics In Tri-State

Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Recognized for Doing the Right Thing Cincinnati, OH - Integrity. Trust. Fair play. Honest competition. Truth in advertising. Sometimes in today's fast-paced world, companies forget the basic rules of an ethical marketplace...