From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

Now that Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have passed, it’s time to focus our attention on Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday is a movement which began in 2012 which encourages people to focus on philanthropy on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, just as Black Friday and Cyber Monday spur people to shop. Last year, 2,500 organizations participated nationally resulting in over $10 million in donations. This year, organizers estimate partnership to exceed 3,700 organizations.

In an effort to help donors make wise decisions when evaluating appeals from charities, the 2013 Giving Guide - Holiday Edition for BBB Serving Central East Texas is now available for download at bbb.org.

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The BBB Serving Central East Texas has received several calls this morning from consumers who have received automated calls claiming to be Capital One Bank. The message alerts the consumer that their credit card has been compromised. The call further instructs them to "dial 1 for a security officer" and is likely an attempt to obtain personal and financial information. 

BBB has cofirmed that these calls are fraudulent and reminds consumers to verify the legitimacy of any call by hanging up and dialing a verified phone number for the company. Capital One's fraud line is (800)655-2265.

Attention all veterans and job seekers: join the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions East Texas, and their partners for the statewide Hiring Red, White & You job fair, designed to connect you with area employers looking for qualified candidates for a variety of positions.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Place: Harvey Hall Convention Center, 2000 W. Front Street, Tyler.

Contact Workforce Solutions East Texas at 903-561-8131 for more information on how to participate.