http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=147&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans on the move. It also means a handful of unlicensed movers and dishonest operators are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/its-national-moving-month-move-safely-and-securely-while-avoiding-scams-41889 Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT BBB is urging all consumers and businesses to pay close attention to a Cyber Security Advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser(IE8) http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/fbi-issues-cyber-security-advisory-that-could-impact-all-users-of-microsoft-explorer-8-41825 Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT As the BBB's local Military Line program nears its one-year anniversary, it will mark the occasion with an event promoting the hiring and nurturing of veteran talent. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/helping-servicemembers-shine-41751 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is issuing an alert regarding Go Clean, a St. Louis Park-based carpet cleaning service which advertises heavily through Groupon. The company has a rating of "F" with the BBB. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/go-cleans-record-with-customers-far-from-spotless-41664 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT With the school year winding down and warmer weather around the corner, students are planning on moving out of college dorms – or their parents' homes – to find apartments for the summer and beyond. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/summer-is-on-the-horizon-bbb-warns-students-of-rental-property-schemes-41526 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota warns consumers that online thieves have found a new method of siphoning cash from them: Green Dot MoneyPaks. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/green-dot-moneypak-scams-what-you-need-to-know-41510 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Gone are the days of waiting in line at the bank or even waiting for your computer to boot up. Now you can access your bank account from anywhere in the world via your smartphone or tablet. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/top-five-mobile-banking-tips-41473 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is offering guidance to residents in Southwest Minnesota who suffered property or tree damage in this week's storm. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-provides-tips-to-storm-damage-victims-41324 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning businesses nationwide to be on the lookout for questionable bills from a company called AYPR Inc, which claims an address in Duluth, Minnesota. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-says-bogus-bills-from-aypr-inc-should-be-returned-to-sender-41347 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB and AARP North Dakota are sponsoring "Secure Your ID" Day events Sat., Apr. 20 in Fargo, Bismarck, Jamestown, including St. Cloud as a new addition to this consumer protection initiative. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-invites-public-to-free-shredding-events-on-april-20-41325 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is once again calling for nominations for the premier award in business ethics – the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-calls-for-2013-torch-award-nominations-41081 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota kicks off on April 1, and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is partnering with ten state agencies on educational initiatives. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-promotes-financial-literacy-month-41080 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is issuing a nationwide alert in regard to Platinum Resort Services, a company which claims to offer services to those interested in buying, selling or renting resort and timeshare properties. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/customers-report-lackluster-experiences-with-platinum-resort-services-40976 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT The BBB is urging consumers considering an online car purchase to be extra cautious following three recent incidents involving bogus auto dealer websites, each claiming to be located in North Dakota. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-fake-auto-dealer-websites-40889 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT Gone are the days of having to rely on your "brick and mortar" store to drive shoppers to your business. Traveling retailers can make a sale with just the touch of a button. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/is-a-smartphone-credit-card-processor-right-for-your-business-40802 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT When contacting a carpet cleaning company, it’s always important to ask questions about the price of the service and specifically what is included in the price for that service. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-on-spring-carpet-cleaning-40803 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT As part of the 15th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is offering consumers seven helpful tips, one for each day of the week. http://www.minnesota.bbb.org/article/national-consumer-protection-week-sign-up-for-a-tip-a-day-40446