Tuesday, September 6, 2005 September 2005   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 14   TOPICS BBB Investigations CONTENTS BBB Cautions Making Hasty Hurricane Donations! As Gas Prices Rise, so do Number of Scams Beware of Credit One Financial Scam BBB Alert: Be Wary of MCP Credit Solutions 100% Guaranteed--To Take Your Money! Looking for Debt Relief? BBBTips™ Offer Consumers Advice on Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency Disaster Tips for Business August 2005 Statistics BBB Links Membership Info Topics of Interest Past Issues July - August 2005 August 3, 2005 Vol. 1 Issue 13 May - June 2005 June 30, 2005 Vol. 1 Issue 12 March - April 2005 April 30, 2005 Vol. 1 Issue 11 January - February 2005 February 10, 2005 Vol. 1 Issue 10 December 2004 January 24, 2005 Vol. 1 Issue 9 November 2004 December 29, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 8 October 2004 November 15, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 7 September 2004 October 17, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 6 August 2004 August 31, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 5 July 2004 July 31, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 4 June 2004 June 28, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 3 May 2004 May 28, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 2 April 2004 April 23, 2004 Vol. 1 Issue 1 BBB Cautions Making Hasty Hurricane Donations! Even during this tragedy, some scam artists will try anything to make a buck. [FULL STORY]   As Gas Prices Rise, so do Number of Scams Hurricane Katrina has shot gas prices through the roof and clever advertising claims can trick even the wisest consumer. [FULL STORY]   Beware of Credit One Financial Scam A Wisconsin based company is ripping off consumers across the nation with a "collateral payment" scam. [FULL STORY]   BBB Alert: Be Wary of MCP Credit Solutions This national company based out of West Virginia has allegedly scammed consumers out of almost $28,000 by charging an advance fee before approving people for loans. [FULL STORY]   100% Guaranteed--To Take Your Money! There is yet another alleged advance fee loan company scheme. This one charges a fee to search for lenders that will approve people with bad credit. [FULL STORY]   Looking for Debt Relief? BBBTips™ Offer Consumers Advice on Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency The Better Business Bureau and ClearPoint Financial Solutions, Inc. are teaming up to provide educational materials on credit related issues to consumers. [FULL STORY]   Disaster Tips for Business Many Bay Area businesses have close ties to the Gulf Coast. Even if buildings were not directly affected by Hurricane Katrina, these tips are great reminders to keep on hand in case of a natural disaster here in the Bay Area. [FULL STORY]   August 2005 Statistics [FULL STORY]   Published by Better Business Bureau of Silicon Valley

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