http://www.worcester.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=167&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-advice-on-how-to-identify-legitimate-census-workers-12923 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Your BBB is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/teeth-whitening-products-sold-online-wipe-smiles-off-consumers-faces-12808 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-12807 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is alerting Michigan consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an email confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with the BBB of Western Michigan about a business. The malicious emails first came to the attention of the BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/consumer-alert-bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-email-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13197 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers-13308 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau offers advice to shoppers on how to avoid getting ripped off when searching for bargains and hard-to-find presents through online auctions. http://www.worcester.bbb.org/article/be-a-savvy-bidder-when-hunting-down-this-years-must-have-gifts-through-online-auctions--13307