http://maine.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=27&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is warning renters to be on the lookout for scammers on Craigslist and other online classifieds when searching for a home. Phony ads for rental properties across the country are cropping up, and are specifically aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting renters. More than one-third, or 36 million households in the U.S. currently rent according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Many prospective renters find homes through online classifieds. Sadly, some people who think they have found the perfect home online are being set up by scammers. “Online classifieds have made finding rental properties much more convenient in recent years and millions of people have had successful transactions on sites like Craigslist,” said Paula Fleming, BBB spokesperson. “Unfortunately though, what is convenient for consumers if often just as convenient for scammers, who have also found a way to make a quick buck by taking advantage of unsuspecting, trusting renters al http://maine.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-renters-to-beware-of-bogus-home-rentals-12309 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are now on the rise. Having a car repossessed hinders more than just a car owner’s mobility; it has a severe impact on credit scores, thereby limiting the ability to get loans or credit cards for up to seven years. Better Business Bureau advises troubled car owners on how to avoid losing their vehicle and their creditworthiness. http://maine.bbb.org/article/behind-on-car-payments-bbb-advice-on-how-to-avoid-the-repo-man-12462 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of untrustworthy locksmith businesses taking advantage of consumers in the area. http://maine.bbb.org/article/better-business-bureau-gives-consumers-the-keys-to-find-a-trustworthy-locksmith-12867