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Better Business Bureau

American  

noun

  1. any of a nationwide system of local organizations, supported by business, whose function is to receive and investigate customer complaints of dishonest business practices. BBB


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Complaints about StubHub to the Better Business Bureau rose 47% from 2024 to 2025, and climbed 63% in the eight months leading up to the company’s September 2025 initial public offering.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Many such companies have had complaints registered with the Better Business Bureau.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The Better Business Bureau also recently announced that it’s referring Kalshi to state attorneys general over its obscure marketing tactics.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

The National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau recommended earlier this year that Revolve “modify influencer posts to clearly and conspicuously disclose the material connections between Revolve and influencers in its product gifting program.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2025

Billy had heard about this racket from a speaker at the Lions Club two weeks before—a man from the Better Business Bureau.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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