http://www.vawest.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=143&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Consumers who wish to rent an apartment or home using Craigslist or other online classifieds need to use caution according to your Better Business Bureau. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-be-wary-of-bogus-home-rentals-online-12794 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Don't Get Stuck With A Flood Damaged Vehicle http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-buying-flood-damaged-cars-12606 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.vawest.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-reducing-junk-mail-12752 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/dont-fall-prey-to-identity-thieves-over-the-holidays-13247 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Being successful at direct selling doesn’t require any special education or experience but it isn’t for everyone. Better Business Bureau suggests people ask themselves a few questions when considering a new venture in direct sales. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/five-questions-if-direct-selling-is-for-you--12891 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. BBB offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13242 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13243 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13244 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Office morale can dip as employees face uncertainty about their jobs. Better Business Bureau offers guidance for small business owners on how to keep office morale high in a tough economy. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-boosting-office-morale--13246 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit set aside for them this year as part of the economic recovery effort. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/act-now-to-take-advantage-of-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-12705 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Computer experts are reporting that scareware — yet another sneaky technique used by hackers to steal personal information and spread viruses online — is on the rise. BBB is offering advice to consumers on how to protect their computer and personal information from the threat of scareware http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/boo-scareware-attacks-on-the-rise-bbb-advice-on-how-to-protect-your-computer-12707 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores. http://www.vawest.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-bbb-says-know-the-red-flags-of-a-scam-site-13248