BBB Continues Warning on Independent Publisher of Yellow Pages Directories
Complaints allege mailings are misleading
BBB is again alerting businesses to beware of mailings sent by an independent yellow pages publisher, Yellow Pages Directories, P.O. Box 111580, Carrollton, TX. Businesses across the country continue to complain that mailings from Yellow Pages Directories are misleading and fail to adequately disclose the terms of the offer. Due to the complaints, the business has a BBB rating of F, the lowest rating possible.
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BBB at Lancaster Town Hall Meeting on Tornado Recovery
Tips on finding trustworthy contractors
Residents of Lancaster and other area cities who were affected by the tornadoes that hit the Dallas area on April 3, 2012, are still coping with repairs and destroyed homes. To help citizens navigate through the recovery process, the City of Lancaster held a Town Hall Meeting on Disaster Relief on May 3, 2012. BBB made a presentation on choosing trustworthy contractors, distributed BBB tips and contact information, and spoke individually with citizens.
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New Phishing Scam Hurts Small Businesses
Phony email claims to be from BBB
Small businesses and consumers across the country are falling victim to the latest phishing scam that exploits BBB’s trusted name. The phishing emails – the fifth wave since Thanksgiving – uses BBB’s name and logo in an attempt to look like a notice of a newly filed complaint. Find out how to recognize the scam emails and how to protect yourself and your business.
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Call for Entries: BBB International Torch Awards 2012
Celebrating BBB's 100 Years
Entries are now being accepted for the 2012 BBB International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence. This award recognizes businesses of all sizes that demonstrate the highest standards of business practices to create trust in the marketplace. These businesses generate a high level of trust among their employees, customers and their communities. Learn more about the criteria and how to enter.
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In the News: Smishing is New Way to Scam Your Info
Smishing is a new way to steal your personal information, reports Roni Proter of CW33, Ch. 33, Dallas - Fort Worth. The term "smishing" is a combination of phishing and SMS -- basically, promoting a scam through text messages. BBB explains that scammers send fake text messages about a prize or gift card that appear to be from well-known businesses. The purpose is to get victims to click on a link where personal information would be collected.
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Welcome New BBB Accredited Businesses
February and March 2012
Welcome to these businesses that became BBB Accredited Businesses in February and March, 2012. Applications for BBB accreditation are approved by the Business Standards Committee of the Board of Directors of the BBB serving Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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