Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
Consumer Information and Senior Fraud Prevention
Satellite Office - Fargo
51 Broadway N, Ste 604, Fargo, ND, 58102
Distance: 1232 Miles
(800) 646-6222
ask@thefirstbbb.org
https://www.bbb.org/all/consumer-resources
Service Details
Description
Offers free consumer services online and in person to help locate trustworthy businesses
Online services include:
* Research free reports on Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited and non-accredited businesses
* File a complaint against a business
* Read and submit customer reviews
* Request a quote from an accredited business
* Report and search for scams
* Senior Fraud Prevention Program
Features
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
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Specialization
- Disabilities
- Family
- Older adults
Eligibility
Businesses and residents of Minnesota and North Dakota.
Application Instructions
File online if you have a complaint about a business
Area Served
Minnesota and North Dakota
Websites
https://www.bbb.org/all/consumer-resources
https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-minnesota-and-north-dakota
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free | (800) 646-6222 |
Last Update
2/1/2023
Other Locations
- Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota 220 S River Ridge Cir, Burnsville, MN, 55337
- Satellite Office - St. Cloud 355 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-6387
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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DD-1200Consumer Action Information/Support Definition
Programs that provide information, advice and/or access to necessary forms for individuals who want to exercise their rights as consumers.
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DD-1500Consumer Complaints Definition
Programs that provide mechanisms through which consumers can register complaints regarding specific problems they are having with consumer goods and services, and obtain assistance in achieving a satisfactory resolution.
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DD-1800Consumer Education Definition
Programs that utilize a wide variety of informational materials and techniques to increase the public's awareness of their rights and responsibilities as consumers of goods and services. The services may include information concerning federal and state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies; advice regarding comparison shopping, use of consumer reports and buying guides, and other practices that help consumers make informed decisions and avoid problems before they occur; and education regarding the steps that need to be taken to resolve problems with unfair credit practices, defective products, shoddy repairs or workmanship or incompetent services.
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DD-2100.1000Better Business Bureaus Definition
Nonprofit organizations sponsored by private, local businesses which provide general information about products or services, reliability reports, background information regarding local businesses and records of the companies' complaint handling performances. Most Better Business Bureaus accept complaints against businesses and help to resolve disputes through mediation or binding arbitration utilizing volunteer arbitration panels.
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FN-1500.2050Fraud Prevention Definition
Programs that help older adults, people who live alone and other vulnerable individuals become aware of the scams and con games that are most frequently used to induce victims to part with their money or valuables. Common scams include fraudulent prize offers, "free" travel packages that have hidden costs or which never materialize, "get rich quick" investments that turn out to be worthless, tax debt/refund scams, phony charities with names that are similar to well-known organizations and schemes involving promises to recover an individual's money following their victimization by another scam.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.