http://centralgeorgia.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=61&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised. Better Business Bureau offers advice on how to get the most out of a prepaid phone card while avoiding getting ripped off. http://centralgeorgia.bbb.org/article/make-the-most-of-your-minutes-and-avoid-deceptive-prepaid-phone-cards-12379 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. Having a car repossessed hinders more than just a car owner’s mobility; it has a severe impact on credit scores, thereby limiting the ability to get loans or credit cards for up to seven years. Better Business Bureau advises troubled car owners on how to avoid losing their vehicle and their creditworthiness. http://centralgeorgia.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12481 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is issuing a national alert about phony debt collectors that are calling consumers nationwide and claiming that they have defaulted on a payday loan and will be arrested if they don’t pay immediately. Claiming to be lawyers, the scammers say they are with the “Financial Accountability Association” or the “Federal Legislation of Unsecured Loans” and are equipped with a disconcerting amount of personal information about their potential victims. http://centralgeorgia.bbb.org/article/widespread-harassment-from-phony-debt-collectors-raises-concerns-of-mass-data-breach-warns-bbb-12239 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, the H1N1 virus — the so-called “Swine Flu” — isn’t any more deadly than a seasonal flu, but it is transmitted more easily. Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://centralgeorgia.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12921