Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Coverage of Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the Nexus archive.
- Best Gold IRA Companies Compared and Reviewed
Augusta Precious Metals is highlighted as the top gold IRA company for investors with $50,000+ in assets, emphasizing education, transparency, and lifetime support. Birch Gold Group and American Hartford Gold are presented as alternatives for smaller starting balances, though they lack Augusta’s structured educational approach. The article compares fees, storage costs, and BBB ratings among the providers.
- (US) Strange Scam With the Department of Education
A user reported a scam involving the U.S. Department of Education, where a caller impersonating a DOE representative obtained personal information. The scammer used a phone number similar to the official one listed on the www.studentaid.gov website. The user discovered the fraud after identifying the scammer's company as unaccredited and unaffiliated with the DOE.
- Federated Realty LLC aka Federa
Federated Realty LLC, also known as Federa, is accused of being a scam after a user lost $12,000 in a house bid and has been unable to recover the deposit. Complaints have been filed with multiple agencies including BBB, Florida Attorney General, and FTC, with DBPR currently investigating. The user warns others to check reviews before participating in Federa's online auctions.