If you have been on a road trip, then you’re probably familiar with modern tolling systems allowing you to pay your toll fees online. If you anticipate paying for any outstanding tolls, watch out for this text message phishing scam where fraudsters impersonate toll collection services, trying to trick consumers into paying for fake outstanding tolls.
Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Clearwater, FL 223 followers
Start with Trust
About us
BBB is an unbiased non-profit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB provides objective advice, free BBB Business Profiles and BBB Wise Giving Reports®, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses when there a is difference in viewpoints. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, over 100 BBBs serve communities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, evaluating and monitoring more than four million local and national businesses and charities. Our Vision: An ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. Our Mission: BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by: Creating a community of trustworthy businesses Setting standards for marketplace trust Encouraging and supporting best practices Celebrating marketplace role models, and; Denouncing substandard marketplace behavior
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https://www.bbb.org
External link for Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida
- Industry
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Clearwater, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Business Reviews, Accredited Business Directory, Advertising Review, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Complaint Handling, Lemon Law Disputes, Mediation, Arbitration, Consumer Tips, Small Business Tips, and Scam Alerts
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2655 McCormick Dr
Clearwater, FL 33759, US
Employees at Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida
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Marty Wasoff
Director, Business Relations at BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF WEST FLORIDA INC
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Bryan Oglesby
Director of Public Relations and Outreach & Corporate Partnerships
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Shirley Massey
Director of Compliance at Better Business Bureau
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Mary Ciotuszynski
Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida
Updates
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Scams against older adults generate billions of dollars each year for criminals. This age group is often a target because scammers think older adults trust others more readily and are easier to persuade. (According to BBB's Risk Report, that's not the case.) No age group is immune to scams. Together, we can stop fraud against older adults.
BBB Resources for Older Adults
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Join Dr. Luana Marques for this live-only session next week! BBB Accredited Businesses will learn about psychological avoidance and how to overcome it to move towards leading a bold life. Seats are limited! Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3x1BibB
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Your customers have a right to know how you handle their personal data. Whether you are processing credit card payments, saving their shipping or contact information, or simply signing them up for a newsletter, customers should know what data your business collects and how it is used. A good privacy policy does just this.
BBB Business Tip: Writing an effective privacy policy for your business's website
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Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses. Local businesses and start-ups often don’t have the cyber security support or established accounting processes of larger companies. This can make them more vulnerable to scams.
BBB Business Tip: Top 10 scams targeting small businesses
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Keeping the books for your small business is not something you can just persevere through and then hope everything turns out alright. Accounting mistakes can have significant negative consequences. Those can include the complete failure of the business. If you’re new to bookkeeping, especially, there’s a high likelihood you’ll make a few accounting mistakes. These are five of every small business owner should plan on and prepare for.
BBB Business Tip: 5 accounting mistakes small business owners make
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Looking to buy a vehicle online? Be wary. While legitimate sellers use modern technologies to simplify the car-buying process, fraudsters use similar technology to carry out elaborate impostor scams.
BBB update to Virtual Vehicle Study: Be careful when buying a vehicle online
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Planning a party? If you need to rent chairs, decorations, a bouncy house, or any other supplies, take extra caution when searching for rentals. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of party hosts being tricked by rentals that don’t materialize. Before planning your next party, get to know this scam to avoid being conned.
BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for rental scams when planning a party
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BBB and the Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrate small business owners' perseverance, strength, and optimism. This week is also an ideal time to build on many people's trust in small businesses in their community. https://bit.ly/3C6D6gP
BBB Business Tip: Small Business Week is here
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With so many small businesses emerging every day, it can be challenging to stand out from the competition and attract consumers’ attention. As a small business owner, you likely already understand the importance of promoting your business, but you may not know where to start or how you should be investing your advertising dollars.
BBB Business Tip: 20 advertising ideas for your small business
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