BBB Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week

Better Business Bureau Serving E. MA, ME, RI and VT (BBB) is committed to providing tools and tips to protect consumers from scams and to help them make better purchasing decisions during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1-7. During the 17th annual NCPW, BBB will be working to connect people with the best consumer education resources.

BBB’s goal is to share information about identity theft, fraud, scams, and technology and safety. This coordinated campaign with NCPW encourages consumers to take advantage of their rights and make better-informed purchasing decisions.

“As consumers reflect on their rights during NCPW, BBB offers free, reliable services daily to help them make better-informed decisions and protect their personal information,” stated Paula Fleming, spokesperson for the local BBB. “Thousands of people turn to BBB as the preeminent source on businesses, and our goal is to go the extra mile by encouraging everyone to take full advantage of consumer protection this week and throughout the year.”

BBB is constantly working to provide consumers with more information. Check out a few of BBB’s FREE services below:

Look for the Seal. BBB is running a national campaign to remind consumers to look for the BBB seal when making a purchase. A BBB seal on a business’s door, window, vehicle or website is a powerful sign to customers that they are a trustworthy business.

Follow Scams with BBB’s Scam Tracker. Scams are not going away, and scammers are constantly changing their tactics. Consumers can use the free resources found at bbb.org/scamtracker/boston to protect themselves and educate family and friends. BBB is committed to alerting the public each time it learns of a new scheme through its scam alert emails.

Search BBB’s Accredited Business Directory. BBB’s online directory at bbb.org/boston lists Trusted Accredited Businesses. Directory search results provide everything from auto repair to movers, and florists to contractors.

Read Verified Customer Reviews. Check out a business at bbb.org/boston and read their verified Customer Reviews. Customers can write a review detailing their experience with the business, whether or not they would recommend the business, and if it was a positive experience. Last year, locally, more than half a million Customer Reviews were read by potential customers.

For more information you can trust, visit us at bbb.org/boston or like us on Facebook.