Auto Warranty Firm Sent 'Recall' Postcards
BBB Criticizes 'Bait-And-Switch' Tactic
 Consumer Protection Services, an extended vehicle warranty company that has run afoul of authorities before, has sent postcards to consumers warning them of a recall or safety defect on their cars. But the cards are really a come-on for a sales pitch for auto service contracts.
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Census Scams May Snag Unwary Consumers
Consumers May Led Guard Down
 As government workers begin canvassing neighborhoods in preparation for the 2010 Census, the BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for scammers that may try to get information if consumers let down their guard.
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Online Coupons Aren't Always Genuine
Stores May Be Reluctant To Take Some Coupons
 Coupons have gone electronic with the advent of sites like Coupons.com and manufacturers' website offers. However, not all online coupons are genuine.
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Subscription Salesmen Con Consumers
Sales Pitch Implies They're Neighbors
Salespeople imply they're raising money for a worthy cause or say they're from the neighborhood.
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BBB Applauds Crackdown On High-Cost 'Charities'
Federal Agency, States Go After Telemarketers
 The Federal Trade Commission and 61 agencies in various states announced 'Operation False Charity,' an effort that seeks to shut down solicitations from groups that claim to help firefighters, police and veterans but keep most of the cash for themselves. The BBB's Charity Information Service says such charities generate more than 130,000 inquiries a year.
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'Crawl For Cancer' Isn't A Charity
Local Group Says It Encourages Binge Drinking
 Crawl for Cancer Inc. raises funds with beer-drinking events. However, it won't say how much of the money raised is kept by the organization and how much goes to charities.
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BBB Charity Symposium Focuses On Economy
Speakers Address Strategies For Nonprofits
 Trends in corporate giving, branding, fundraising and more will be addressed by the keynote speaker and other panelists at the breakfast meeting, Thursday, August 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel. To register, send e-mail to executive.assistant@stlouisbbb.org or call 314-645-0606.
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