Thursday, October 6, 2005 October 2005   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 15  
CONTENTS
October HOT TOPICS
Weathering the Storms after the Hurricanes
Tips for Businesses on Improving Energy Efficiency
Good Planning can Foil Funeral Fraud
Beware of Gas-Saving Scams
International Alert: Advance Fee Scams on the Rise
August - September 2005 New Members
September 2005 Statistics
Members Expelled from the BBB
BBB Links
Membership Info
Topics of Interest
Tell Us What You Think!
Consumer Confidence Survey

Which organization do you most frequently use to obtain information about a company or charity?

California Dept. of Consumer Affairs

Better Business Bureau

Attorney General's Office

Federal Trade Commission

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October HOT TOPICS
Hot of the presses! Scam Artists may be on there way to your Inbox, Mailbox, or Telephone! Check out these recent scams and schemes.
[FULL STORY]
 
Weathering the Storms after the Hurricanes
Hurricane Scams hit California

The BBB advises consumers and businesses that although Hurricane season is almost over, scam season is always in session.
[FULL STORY]
 
Tips for Businesses on Improving Energy Efficiency
As the temperature is gradually dropping, why not drop some dollars off your business' energy bill?
[FULL STORY]
 
Good Planning can Foil Funeral Fraud
We all have lost someone near and dear to us. Some charlatans, however, will try to turn your compassion into cash. Take a look at these tips for handling funeral arrangements.
[FULL STORY]
 
Beware of Gas-Saving Scams
As gas prices rise, so do the number of scams

With record high gasoline prices, people are on the lookout for anything to save them a few bucks at the tank. Watch out for gas-saving offers that are too good to be true, because they probably are a ripoff.
[FULL STORY]
 
International Alert: Advance Fee Scams on the Rise
Better Business Bureaus across the country have reported various Advance Fee Loan or Loan Referral Scams. Many of these businesses have mail drops or fake addresses in the United States and many have websites with a domain based out of Canada.
[FULL STORY]
 
August - September 2005 New Members
The Board of Directors, Members, and Staff welcome and congratulate our New Members!
[FULL STORY]
 
September 2005 Statistics
[FULL STORY]
 
Members Expelled from the BBB
[FULL STORY]
 
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