Thursday, February 9th, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Brian Van Norman 919.232.5008 brian@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB Offers Timetable for Shredding Sensitive Documents Hosts Free Shredding Event on April 17 RALEIGH, N.C. (April 1, 2010) – A report by Javelin Strategy and Research notes that, contrary to popular belief, only 12 percent of ID theft is perpetrated [...]

Media Contacts: Brian Van Norman 919.232.5008 brian@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919..277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org Free Tips and Document Shredding Offered on October 17 RALEIGH, N.C. (October 7, 2009)—Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (www.bbb.org) announces sponsors for its “Secure Your ID” Day event on October 17, 2009. The free shredding event is being held at Ridgewood Shopping [...]

BBB warns consumers about the identity theft threat that has emerged as a result of the Cash for Clunkers governmental program.

BBB warns consumers about misleading extended auto warranties provided by companies such as USfidelis.

Courtney Smith joins BBB as their communication and public relations specialist.

Enterprising individuals seek to capitalize on recent celebrity deaths by selling memorabilia and commemorative items are premium prices. Most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold are only sentimental. The true value of collectibles is dependent on the rarity of the item, and mass-produced commemorative items are not likely to appreciate in value.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB Warns of Robocalls Claim to Lower Credit Card Interest Rate Telemarketers Selling Dubious Debt Assistance Plague Consumers RALEIGH, N.C. (June 11, 2009)—In January 2009, the White House reported a 25 percent increase in credit-card debt over the past 10 years, totaling [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB of Eastern NC Offers Tips to Protect Identity Free Document Shredding Part of “Secure Your ID” Day RALEIGH, N.C. (April 12, 2009)—With identity fraud increasing—22 percent during the past 12 months, according to a Javelin Strategy and Research survey on ID [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB Explains Stimulus Package Benefits for Small-Business Owners Financing and Tax Breaks Available RALEIGH, N.C. (March 13, 2009) — With President Obama signing into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on February 17, many small-business owners are eagerly anticipating the benefits [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB Warns of Grant Company Exploits Stimulus Bill Being Used to Entice Enrollment in Services RALEIGH, N.C. (March 4, 2009) – Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina (www.bbb.org) warns the public to be extremely wary of companies that offer free advice [...]

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