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Consumer Warnings!
Don’t Fall for the Promise of a Free iPhone The Better Business Bureau is helping people to spot and avoid legal, but deceptive lead generation advertising that lures consumers with free product promotions.
Offers to consumers range from low-end gift cards, to high-value items such as iPods, video gaming systems, laptop computers, high definition televisions, and even the much anticipated Apple iPhone.
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Tips for Consumers
Tips for Keeping Your Cell Phone Safe from Hackers and Thieves As the technology improves, we increasingly rely on our cell phones for more than just making calls; we’re using them to send e-mails, schedule meetings, and surf the Internet. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that the downside of having a little computer in your pocket is that, just like with the computer on your desk, there are people out there ready, willing, and able to exploit it.
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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE 2007 HURRICANE SEASON?
Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center are projecting a 75 percent chance that the Atlantic Hurricane Season will be above normal this year. With the start of the hurricane season upon us, NOAA recommends those in hurricane-prone regions to begin their preparation plans.
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Business Corner
Business Travelers Beware: Free Wi-Fi Scam Strikes at Airports
In order to keep up in today’s world, a business needs to make sure its employees stay connected, even on the road. Many airports and other public spaces offer free wireless, or Wi-Fi, connections for the public to log onto the Internet from their laptop computers.
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Government News You Can Use
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