http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=84&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 10, 2013 – A new phone scam is making its rounds and targeting local senior citizens and senior caregivers. BBB has received reports of consumers being contacted by aggressive telemarketing calls claiming to be from Philips Lifeline or simply, “Medical Alert.” http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-telemarketing-scam-targeting-seniors-41858 Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh, PA – May 2, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau of Western PA’s Hot Topics is a monthly alert regarding companies across all industries that are currently targeting Western Pennsylvania consumers. The Hot Topics list and information is also available on the BBB website under the News Center. http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/article/bbb-hot-topics-april-2013-41666 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – April 17, 2013 - At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, and more are likely. BBB Wise Giving Alliance (“Alliance”), the national charity monitoring arm of the Better Business Bureau, and BBB Serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont (“BBB Boston”) cautions donors about potential red flags concerning tragedy-related philanthropy. http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41406 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh, PA – April 3, 2013 – The Better Business Bureau of Western PA’s Hot Topics is a monthly alert regarding companies across all industries that are currently targeting Western Pennsylvania consumers. The Hot Topics list and information is also available on the BBB website under the News Center. http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/article/bbb-hot-topics-march-2013-41124 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – March 4, 2013 – In a recent study conducted by the Federal Trade Commission, it was found that one in five consumers had an error on at least one of their three major credit reports. In addition, one in four of these consumers were able to identify errors that might affect their overall credit scores. As a result of this study, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to check their credit reports on a regular basis for potential errors to avoid putting their pocketbooks and financial health at risk. http://www.pittsburgh.bbb.org/article/beware-of-credit-report-scams-40455