Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama

09/20/2021

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses! Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

BDry Alabama - Waterproofing & Foundation Repair; Christian Brothers Automotive; DW Construction Services, LLC - Mobile; Jarrett Facility Services, LLC - Birmingham; Jarvis Service Company; JC'S Refrigeration Services; Lena's Passionate Care, LLC - Birmingham; Prepaid2Cash; TITAN Custom Builders; Titan Roofing, LLC - Pell City; Turn Key Cleaning Service LLC; Uneek Balloons Decor & More LLC; USA Signs and Graphics

Find these and THOUSANDS of other BBB Accredited Businesses on BBB.org!

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses! Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

BDry Alabama - Waterproofing & Foundation Repair; Christian Brothers Automotive; DW Construction Services, LLC - Mobile; Jarrett Facility Services, LLC - Birmingham; Jarvis Service Company; JC'S Refrigeration Services; Lena's Passionate Care, LLC - Birmingham; Prepaid2Cash; TITAN Custom Builders; Titan Roofing, LLC - Pell City; Turn Key Cleaning Service LLC; Uneek Balloons Decor & More LLC; USA Signs and Graphics

Find these and THOUSANDS of other BBB Accredited Businesses on BBB.org!

09/19/2021

BBB Calls Scammers | Julie v. "Amazon Support" Scammer

BBB Calls Scammers | Julie v. "Amazon Support" Scammer

09/17/2021

We recently shared some information when it came to digital tickets.

We wanted to share a full article we put together on the subject so you can be prepared for the next event you go to.

09/17/2021

Keep your 👀open, and don't get lured in by these types of text messages.

Here's what to look for and how to avoid these scams: http://ow.ly/h90j50Gc0Yy

Keep your 👀open, and don't get lured in by these types of text messages.

Here's what to look for and how to avoid these scams: http://ow.ly/h90j50Gc0Yy

09/17/2021

BBB Scam Alert: Don't be fooled into thinking that's your friend on Facebook

***A. Phony has entered the chat

It's my friend's profile picture, so it must be them, right?

Take a look at this scam that's faux real.

http://ow.ly/H5tL50GbMR3

Beware of unusual friend requests or messages on Facebook.

09/17/2021

BBB Industry Report: Auto sales earn trust, accelerate revenue

Projections show that revenue for both new and used cars is expected to rise.

Learn more in this BBB Industry Report on auto sales: http://ow.ly/1oPX50GbPYd

Sales revenue is projected to rise for automotive dealers. Buyers are asking how do they find a dealer they can trust?

09/15/2021

We were so glad to see our friends at H.N. Donahoo Contracting Co., Inc. who have been accredited for 65 years!

"We want to make sure our customers, our employees and the public knows that they are dealing with a reputable firm, and I don't see any better way to express that than being a member of the Better Business Bureau," Vice President Kenneth Dees said.

If you want to learn more about becoming accredited, click here: https://www.bbb.org/get-accredited

We were so glad to see our friends at H.N. Donahoo Contracting Co., Inc. who have been accredited for 65 years!

"We want to make sure our customers, our employees and the public knows that they are dealing with a reputable firm, and I don't see any better way to express that than being a member of the Better Business Bureau," Vice President Kenneth Dees said.

If you want to learn more about becoming accredited, click here: https://www.bbb.org/get-accredited

09/14/2021

BBB Tip: Protecting older adults from scams, abuse

We wanted to share some information when it comes to protecting older adults from fraud.

According to the National Council on Aging, victims of financial abuse lose an estimated $36.5 billion a year.

Read more here: http://ow.ly/r0Gl50G9R5p

BBB provides warning signs and tips for caregivers, friends, and families of older adults to help stop fraud and abuse against these individuals.

09/14/2021

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses!

A&J Roofing and Construction Services inc; Brookside Septic Tank Service, Inc. - Birmingham; Cuzz's Hwy 10; Elite Decks And Outdoor Living - Hayden; HyTek Pressure Washing; JAG Commercial Cleaning, LLC - Mobile; LIG LLC dba: Legal Investigative Group; Landing; Neel's Interiors, Inc. - Birmingham; Overwatch Security Advisors; Peoples Contracting, LLC - Pell City; Potter Services, LLC - Cropwell; Steward Machine Co., Inc.

Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses!

A&J Roofing and Construction Services inc; Brookside Septic Tank Service, Inc. - Birmingham; Cuzz's Hwy 10; Elite Decks And Outdoor Living - Hayden; HyTek Pressure Washing; JAG Commercial Cleaning, LLC - Mobile; LIG LLC dba: Legal Investigative Group; Landing; Neel's Interiors, Inc. - Birmingham; Overwatch Security Advisors; Peoples Contracting, LLC - Pell City; Potter Services, LLC - Cropwell; Steward Machine Co., Inc.

Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

09/14/2021

BBB Business Tip: 10 fall campaign ideas for small businesses

For this Tip Tuesday, we want to bring your attention to the calendar. We are a little more than a week away from fall 🍂!

Here are some great campaign ideas to 🎃spice things up a little bit: http://ow.ly/GXpb50G96Hd

There are plenty of fun, creative ways to increase your brand awareness this fall. Check out our 10 fall campaign ideas.

09/13/2021

BBB Business Tip: Small Business Week is here

Small businesses across our state and country carry out our mission of trust in the marketplace. We cannot thank them enough for all they do!

How do you plan to celebrate this week?

Read more here: http://ow.ly/Cdui50G91Xl

September 13-15 is Small Business Week. BBB has some suggestions to help make it successful.

09/13/2021

President Biden has proclaimed September 12th-18th as National Small Business Week.

Small businesses, thank you for all you do!

Read the full proclamation here: http://ow.ly/LrQF50G8UWp

President Biden has proclaimed September 12th-18th as National Small Business Week.

Small businesses, thank you for all you do!

Read the full proclamation here: http://ow.ly/LrQF50G8UWp

09/11/2021

Some of the sights and sounds from Trussville City Fest. Come on by and say hello!

09/11/2021

Today marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11

We want to take this time to remember those we have lost.

They will never be forgotten

Today marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11

We want to take this time to remember those we have lost.

They will never be forgotten

09/11/2021

If you’re out at Trussville City Fest, come on by and see us!

If you’re out at Trussville City Fest, come on by and see us!

09/10/2021

Football season is here, and digital tickets look to be part of the game plan going forward.

We had the chance to catch up Executive Director and Counsel for National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB), Gary Adler.

He gave some great recommendations for fans when it comes to digital tickets.

No matter what kind of ticket it is, you always need to do your homework and make sure you're buying from a reputable source. Remember to also use payment methods that come with protection, such as credit cards.

For information on each team's ticket and gameday guidelines, see these links below:

https://rolltide.com/sports/2021/8/9/new-in-2021.aspx

https://auburntigers.com/sports/2019/7/21/football-gameday-home.aspx

https://uabsports.com/news/2021/8/11/general-2021-22-protocols-for-uab-athletics-events.aspx

https://usajaguars.com/feature/HWSGameDay

https://bscsports.net/sports/2020/7/14/covid-19.aspx

https://samfordsports.com/sports/2021/2/6/seibert-stadium-covid-19-guidelines.aspx

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/bamastatesports.com/documents/2021/9/1/KBYG.pdf

https://aamusports.com/documents/2021/8/24/2021_Gameday_Information.pdf

https://jsugamecocks.universitytickets.com/

Football season is here, and digital tickets look to be part of the game plan going forward.

We had the chance to catch up Executive Director and Counsel for National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB), Gary Adler.

He gave some great recommendations for fans when it comes to digital tickets.

No matter what kind of ticket it is, you always need to do your homework and make sure you're buying from a reputable source. Remember to also use payment methods that come with protection, such as credit cards.

For information on each team's ticket and gameday guidelines, see these links below:

https://rolltide.com/sports/2021/8/9/new-in-2021.aspx

https://auburntigers.com/sports/2019/7/21/football-gameday-home.aspx

https://uabsports.com/news/2021/8/11/general-2021-22-protocols-for-uab-athletics-events.aspx

https://usajaguars.com/feature/HWSGameDay

https://bscsports.net/sports/2020/7/14/covid-19.aspx

https://samfordsports.com/sports/2021/2/6/seibert-stadium-covid-19-guidelines.aspx

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/bamastatesports.com/documents/2021/9/1/KBYG.pdf

https://aamusports.com/documents/2021/8/24/2021_Gameday_Information.pdf

https://jsugamecocks.universitytickets.com/

09/09/2021

Job scams are not new, but they increased in 2020.

Employment scams reported to our local Scam Tracker increased more than 30% from 2019 to 2020, while the amount of money lost to these scams increased more than 4,000%

Read the full study here: http://ow.ly/INnf50G7iZW

Job scams are not new, but they increased in 2020.

Employment scams reported to our local Scam Tracker increased more than 30% from 2019 to 2020, while the amount of money lost to these scams increased more than 4,000%

Read the full study here: http://ow.ly/INnf50G7iZW

09/09/2021

BBB Tip: Dirty carpet? What to know before you hire a carpet cleaning service

Muddy footprints on that brand new carpet? Vacuum not picking up that embedded pet hair?

Before you make that call, read this: http://ow.ly/L6RG50G76c9

A professional carpet cleaning can extend the life of your carpet as well as rid of tough stains. If you are considering hiring a pro, BBB recommends the following tips to ensure you receive top-notch service at a fair price.

09/08/2021

Still time to sign up for this event!

A truly worthwhile topic and event!

‼️RSVP by FRIDAY‼️

Come enjoy a free lunch, and learn how to protect yourself from financial scams. Monde Donaldson of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama will speak on the "Five Flags of Fraud", followed by Faith Feaga of the Alabama Securities Commission, who will focus on the stock market and precious metals.

RSVP to Heather by Friday, September 10th.
📧 [email protected]
📞 251-410-6523

09/08/2021

BBB Warning: Update software to help prevent ransomware

Wisdom Wednesday: Ransomware attacks really byte. Take the proper precautions to prevent that from happening.

Read more: http://ow.ly/Kg9450G6wq3

BBB Warning: Update software to help prevent ransomware

09/07/2021

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses! Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

Bless Your Heart of Alabama; Bond Pest Control LLC; Brookwood Motors; C&C Drywall & Painting Construction LLC; CheriCare; Circle L Heating & Air; Dyson Plumbing, LLC - Bessemer; F & S Property Maintenance - Roanoke; Free flow plumbing and drain cleaning; M & N Contracting Services; Partyficial; Paul's Welding Service - Cottonwood; Scott's Auto Repair; Stateline Outdoor Solutions; Superior Home Improvements, LLCTile, etc.; WSFA-TV

Find these and THOUSANDS of other BBB Accredited Businesses on BBB.org!

Welcome Newly Accredited Businesses! Thank you for your support of ethical businesses standards, practices, and principles! Start With Trust!

Bless Your Heart of Alabama; Bond Pest Control LLC; Brookwood Motors; C&C Drywall & Painting Construction LLC; CheriCare; Circle L Heating & Air; Dyson Plumbing, LLC - Bessemer; F & S Property Maintenance - Roanoke; Free flow plumbing and drain cleaning; M & N Contracting Services; Partyficial; Paul's Welding Service - Cottonwood; Scott's Auto Repair; Stateline Outdoor Solutions; Superior Home Improvements, LLCTile, etc.; WSFA-TV

Find these and THOUSANDS of other BBB Accredited Businesses on BBB.org!

09/06/2021

From us here at BBB Serving Central and South Alabama, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day!

From us here at BBB Serving Central and South Alabama, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day!

09/02/2021

We're in the dog days of summer for sure.

Here are some the top dogs when it came to searches on our website.

If you're looking for a trustworthy business, head on over to https://www.bbb.org/search

We're in the dog days of summer for sure.

Here are some the top dogs when it came to searches on our website.

If you're looking for a trustworthy business, head on over to https://www.bbb.org/search

09/02/2021

If you are heading out of town this Labor Day Weekend, we want you to have a safe and happy weekend!

We've got some travel-sized recommendations for your weekend.

09/02/2021

BBB Tip: False advertising, price gouging is unfair, illegal

Now that we're in the thick of hurricane season, we wanted to share some information with you on price gouging.

Price gouging is when a seller spikes the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair and is considered exploitative, potentially to an unethical extent.

Here is Alabama's price gouging law from Attorney General Steve Marshall: Alabama’s price gouging law is activated when a state of emergency is in effect. This law prohibits the “unconscionable pricing” of items for sale or rent. Although what constitutes an unconscionable price is not specifically set forth under state law, a price that is 25 percent or more above the average price charged in the same area within the last 30 days – and which was not due to legitimate increases in product supply costs - is a ‘prima facie’ case of unconscionable pricing.

For more information on price gouging and how to report it, visit this page: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/18491-bbb-warning-price-gouging-is-illegal

Anyone who suspects price gouging during a declared state of emergency should report it to Better Business Bureau by filing a complaint, or to BBB Ad Truth.

09/02/2021

While Alabamians support different teams around the state, we can all play by the same rules when it comes to buying college football tickets.

1. Buy directly from the source
2. Use a credit card since it comes with more protection
3. Know the refund policy

See our gameplan for safe ticket buying here: https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/13986-bbb-tip-buying-tickets

While Alabamians support different teams around the state, we can all play by the same rules when it comes to buying college football tickets.

1. Buy directly from the source
2. Use a credit card since it comes with more protection
3. Know the refund policy

See our gameplan for safe ticket buying here: https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/13986-bbb-tip-buying-tickets

09/01/2021

Here are some of the top scams our office saw during the month of August.

Two of the scams listed in this video are old tactics that scammers are using following the striking down of the eviction moratorium.

If you think you have been the victim of a scam or if something doesn't seem right, head over to https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker

09/01/2021

This past month, there were more than 250,000 pages views on BBB.org
Hop on over to BBB.org to find trustworthy businesses!

09/01/2021

BBB Tip: September is National Preparedness Month; be prepared with resources on BBB.org

September marks National Preparedness Month.

The goal of the month is to make sure you have the tools you need to prepare before a natural disaster.

BBB is following Ready to ensure you have a plan and don't fall victim to scams.

Read more: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/22985-bbb-tip-september-is-national-preparedness-month

September is National Preparedness Month, and BBB wants you to have the resources you need to prepare for natural disasters in your area.

08/31/2021

After an event like Hurricane Ida, crowdfunding picks up.

Remember to review the fundraiser page, understand how funds will be used and more.

GoFundMe has created a central location for verified Ida fundraisers: http://ow.ly/VJyD50G1T0O

See BBB.org for more

After an event like Hurricane Ida, crowdfunding picks up.

Remember to review the fundraiser page, understand how funds will be used and more.

GoFundMe has created a central location for verified Ida fundraisers: http://ow.ly/VJyD50G1T0O

See BBB.org for more