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09/01/2011

Bogus Foreign Lottery Checks Using Columbia Sussex Name

BBB has another foreign lottery scam to alert you about. Consumers told BBB they received a letter in the mail claiming that they have won a lottery either from the Euro-Alliance Lottery International Association or the North American Sweepstakes Association.

08/18/2011

Watch Out for False Emails Requesting a BBB Rating Verification

BBB cautions businesses and consumers about an email that purports to come from BBB. The email appears to come from a fake BBB address (BBBupdate@post.com) in the Atlanta metro area and falsely requests verification of BBB Ratings.

10/16/2009

BBB Warns of New Phishing E-mail Posing as BBB Complaint Confirmation

Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15.

10/02/2009

CONSUMER ALERT - Advance Fee Loan “Scam” Uses Fake Grand Rapids Address

Come on people; “advance fee loans” are a long term problem. “NEVER” send money to have to “secure” a loan. How many times do we have to report this before cash strapped consumers will check out all offers at www.bbb.org.

09/28/2009

Fake Check Scam Hits Company In Georgia

No Company Is Safe From Becoming A Victim Of The Fake Check Scam!

11/26/2007

UPDATE: Columbia Career Institute Using More Than One Name, Website

UPDATE: This company may also be operating under the name Computer Career Institute. BBB was alerted by a consumer that the website www.computercareerinstitute.net is identical to that of Columbia Career Institute.

03/21/2007

Student of Integrity Award Winners - 2007

The BBB of Western Michigan, in conjunction with their title sponsor, the GRAND RAPIDS NEW CAR DEALER ASSOCIATION, announced the winners of the BBB's Student of Integrity Scholarship program.

01/04/2007

2007 New Board of Directors Elected at the BBB

The Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan announces the following Chair Elect for the BBB's 2007 Board Of Directors:

10/05/2006

The Cell Phone Directory - Internet Hoaz?

The Internet in the West Michigan area has been flooded with e-mail warnings which claim that all cell phone numbers will soon be published in a directory.

06/13/2006

INTERNET AUCTIONS - Great Deals & Steals

Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 13, 2006 - Who hasn't heard at least one friend brag about the great price they got through an online auction? Whether the item is new or used, unique or commonplace, the winning bidder feels a sense of accomplishment. When the purchase arrives as advertised, both the seller and the buyer end up satisfied.

03/22/2006

2006 Student of Integrity Award Winners

The BBB of Western Michigan, in conjunction with their title sponsor, the GRAND RAPIDS NEW CAR DEALER ASSOCIATION, announced the winners of the BBB's Student of Integrity Scholarship program. The presentations took place at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids during the first Business of Integrity Awards luncheon.

03/22/2006

2006 Business of Integrity Award Winners

At a luncheon in Grand Rapids, the Better Business Bureau announced the winners of the first BBB of Western Michigan's Integrity Awards.

01/03/2001

BBB System Reports Top 10 Scams of 2000

BBB System Reports Top 10 Scams of 2000...


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