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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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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

Among the scams reported to the Better Business Bureau last year that mentioned taking business courses and losing money, the median loss was $1,326.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 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

If you do opt to work with a company, look at the Better Business Bureau and Trustpilot for ratings and reviews.

From Salon Feb. 8, 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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