Looks like the Southern California chapter of the Better Business Bureau is the kind of the biz that might end up on their own naughty list. Now the chapter has been expelled from the national nonprofit organization for some questionable practices.

An ABC News Investigation uncovered SoCal's BBB has been giving members higher ratings in exchange for money, according to ABC7.

Local business owners like famed chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck is among those who attest he was told he had to pay up to get an "A" rating:

"If you don't pay, it's very difficult to get an A," Puck said after receiving an "F" rating for one part of his food empire.

Being booted out of the organization means the local chapter can't use the name, logo, or trademarks of the BBB. Ouch. Accordingly, the main office of the now-ex BBB SoCal chapter, located in Colton, has changed their name to the "Business Consumer Alliance." Oh, and they say they weren't kicked out...they QUIT!