http://ms.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=173&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Businesses are increasingly becoming victims of “friendly fraud” - fraud carried out by customers to get items free of charge. http://ms.bbb.org/article/bbb-small-business-advice-on-fighting-friendly-fraud-12289 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Prepaid calling cards may seem like a great value, claiming to provide hundreds of minutes for a few dollars. However many phone cards are so rife with fees and service charges that they deliver far fewer minutes than advertised. http://ms.bbb.org/article/make-the-most-of-your-minutes-and-avoid-deceptive-prepaid-phone-cards-12293 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Mississippi urges consumers to be cautious when agreeing to buy anything on an online layaway plan. http://ms.bbb.org/article/be-cautious-when-considering-online-layaway-plans-12594 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://ms.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://ms.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://ms.bbb.org/article/cash-for-appliances-is-the-new-cash-for-clunkers-13242 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter. http://ms.bbb.org/article/defend-your-business-against-the-h1n1-virus-this-winter-12711 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://ms.bbb.org/article/dont-get-ripped-off-when-buying-electronics-online-bbb-says-know-the-red-flags-of-a-scam-site-13248