CT Better Business Bureau

Ads for acai-based weight loss products are pervasive and deceptive - claiming endorsement by major news organizations, and the government is moving to shut down these operations. Consumer beware!

Hedge Your Bets to Arrive on Time. Many travelers fail to factor in the uncertainties that come with flying, such as unpredictable weather patterns, aviation system issues, maintenance, or crew problems into their travel plans.

Smishing, phishing for information through Short Message Service (SMS), is yet another indicator that smart phones and other mobile devices increasingly are becoming a tool of choice for scammers.

Is there a difference between paying with a credit card and paying with a debit card? You bet, and if you use the wrong one for the wrong purpose, it can end up costing you.

Consumers Nationwide File Complaints about Getting Burned by Direct E-Cigarettes "Free Trial

Children as young as nine years old are becoming just as capable—if not more so—than their parents at navigating the Internet. Connecticut BBB offers seven "Stop Signs" to keep your children safe online.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau says consumers can avoid most home improvement headaches and scams by taking great care when selecting a contractor.

Connecticut BBB is alerting consumers and businesses about several area codes used to scam people into paying hundreds of dollars in long distance fees on landlines and mobile phones. Some are disguised as domestic area codes.

Free Internet access is available at coffee shops, stores, hotels, libraries and airports, and more. Free Wi-Fi, however, comes at a cost, in terms of safety. Hackers can easily gain access to your computer and personal information.

The spring thaw released water that could not be absorbed by frozen ground, and ended up finding the path of least resistance: People’s homes.