Better Business Bureaus serve primarily as assistants to district attorneys, helping expose corrupt business practices. Which statement is correct?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Cannot be determined
• D. Only for nonprofits

Answer: (B)

Better Business Bureaus are centers for consumer protection and business accountability. Their main role is to handle consumer complaints, provide information about businesses, and offer accreditation based on ethical practices. They operate as a neutral nonprofit aimed at promoting marketplace trust, not as primary assistants to district attorneys. While they may share information with investigators when appropriate, their primary function isn’t to support law enforcement or prosecutors. They serve both for‑profit and nonprofit businesses, and their purpose centers on voluntary self-regulation and consumer education rather than being tied to prosecutorial work. That’s why the statement is not correct.