BBB Releases Top 10 Inquiries and Top 10 Complaints for Alaska

Anchorage, AK–April 22, 2008– Each quarter, your local BBB releases a list of its Top 10 most inquired upon industries, as well as the Top 10 most complained about industries. BBB encourages consumers to carefully review companies when making purchasing decisions. Consumers may obtain a reliability report on any company they intend to do business with by contacting their local BBB, either by phone at (907) 562-0704 or online at www.bbb.org

The following lists are your BBB’s Top 10 inquiries and complaints for industries in the state of Alaska from the first quarter in 2008.

TOP INQUIRIES
1. Tours – Operators & Promoters
2. Sportswear - Retail
3. Sightseeing Tours
4. Payroll Services
5. Fishing Parties
6. Building Materials
7. Real Estate Loans
8. Auto Body Repair & Painting
9. Real Estate
10. Contractors – General

TOP COMPLAINTS
1. Auto Dealers – New Cars
2. Billing Services
3. Auto Repair & Service
4. Auto Dealers – Used Cars
5. Hotels
6. *Movers
6. *Motels
8. *Telephone Communications
8. *Health & Medical - General
10.*Beauty Salons
10.*Contractors - General
10.*Food & Beverage Services

* Indicates multiple types of businesses had same # of inquiries or complaints

Consumers Are Encouraged to Investigate Before Doing Business

About the BBB serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington
Your BBB is a not-for-profit organization funded by BBB accredited businesses. The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 907-562-0704 in Alaska, 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon, or visit our Web site at www.bbb.org.