BBB Shred Day: Sat., May 9 in Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Mo.
BBB is sponsoring Shred Days in Columbia, Mo., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Sat., May 9, from 8 a.m. to noon. Consumers and businesses may bring up to three (3) boxes or bags of outdated but sensitive documents to shred. It's a great way to protect your identity.

 

High School Juniors: BBB Offers College, Trade School Awards
BBB Student of Ethics animated image BBB is encouraging high school juniors who plan to pursue higher education to apply now for BBB Student of Ethics Awards. BBB awards four $2,500 scholarships, which may be used at an accredited college or trade school of the student's choice.
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Check with BBB before you donate for earthquake relief.
Mt. Everest Photos of flattened homes and trapped mountaineers after the earthquake and strong aftershocks in Nepal last weekend are prompting many people to consider donating to relief organizations. BBB has tips to help you find trustworthy charities who can deliver help where it's needed.
BBB: Complaints about Dynamic Pet Products' ham bones grow
Dynamic Pet Products' Real Ham Bone for Dogs
BBB has issued a second warning after receiving complaints from consumers who said their dogs suffered illness or even death after ingesting Dynamic Pet Products' Real Ham Bone for Dogs. The bones are distributed by Frick's Quality Meats of Washington, Mo.
Homeowners say roving contractors duped them, BBB warns
BBB is advising homeowners to be very cautious when dealing with itinerant contractors who appear without an appointment to offer services such as driveway paving. Residents of rural Lincoln and St. Charles counties said they lost thousands to contractors who did substandard work on their driveways.
Avoid sellers of fake tickets for that ball game or concert
ticket seller and Cardinals fans Spring weather has many consumers thinking about home improvements - from siding, roofing or painting to kitchen makeovers or landscaping. BBB has eight great tips to consider before you hire someone for your next project.
BBB alert on "urgent notice" postcards sent in St. Louis area
Urgent Notice postcard
Consumers in the St. Louis area recently received these "Urgent Notice" postcards that said they could get gift cards to major retailers.
BBB is advising consumers to be cautious about responding to "urgent notice" postcards offering $100 in savings at Walmart, Target and other major retailers.The mailings, many of which are virtually identical, appear to be marketing efforts to get consumers to enroll in a variety of discount savings clubs.
BBB: Is Patriot Packaging Sales sending care packages to troops
Scott Crawford
Crawford 
BBB is alerting consumers to questions raised about Patriot Packaging Sales, which has been soliciting residents of the Columbia, Mo., area, asking for donations to cover the cost of sending care packages to service members. The company, which is not a charity, is run by Scott Crawford, who previously was involved in a similar buisness in Iowa.
BBB: Liberty Courier May Be Operating Craigslist Scheme
Liberty Courier car from website
Job seekers have complained to BBB that they responded to a Craigslist ad for jobs with Liberty Courier but had trouble contacting the company. One man said he paid $90 for a drug test and quit another job thinking he'd be going to work for Liberty. He's concerned about sensitive information he shared with the people operating the scheme.
BBB alert on Jovian Photography, owner Chris Hoffman
Chris Hoffman
Hoffman
BBB has issued an alert on Jovian Photography and its owner Chris Hoffman after receiving complaints from newlyweds who paid more than $500 for wedding photographs but never received them. Some couples waited six months to two years but still did not receive their pictures.
New BBB Commercial: Look for the Seal Before You Buy
BBB commercial
BBB urges consumers to always "look for the seal" when buying products or services. A BBB Accreditated seal on the door, website or truck denotes a company that has agreed to adhere to BBB Standards of Trust. We just started airing a new commercial.
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BBB Expels Calcott Roofing, Touch of Class Remodeling
BBB Accreditation Revoked
BBB has revoked the BBB Accreditation of two firms - Calcott Roofing, Siding & Contracting and Touch of Class Remodeling, for violations of BBB's Accreditation Agreement. BBB requires Accredited Businesses to make a good-faith effort to resolve disputes with customers.
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