BBB: Government shutdown doesn’t slow down imposters; as watchers aren’t watching, be careful!
The recent Federal Government shutdown is impacting agencies consumers and businesses depend on. Until a resolution is announced, a number…
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BBB Trends: Before joining a gym, read the contract first — consider options, expense, and be sure
A new year brings New Year’s resolutions, and if 2019 follows the trend of years past, the number one goal…
BBB Trends: Cash in gift cards while returning the ugly sweater — but be aware of return policies
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The first few weeks after the busy holiday season could include using new gift…
Scam Alert: bourbon barrel company pretending to be headquartered in Lexington stiffing customers
Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a Scam Alert after his office and the Better Business Bureau say an online…
BBB Trends: A look back to look forward — but both ways, there are still scams to be aware of
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau As the year comes to a close, now is the time that many people…
BBB Trends: Employers should be aware of W-2 scam, protect employee information
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Before ringing in the New Year, small businesses are encouraged to be on guard…
BBB Trends: Protect your holiday packages from being stolen; porch pirates threaten holiday cheer
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Online shopping is a great time saver during the holiday season but the shipped…
BBB Trends: A warning — voters aren’t the only ones watching mid-term elections; be alert for scams
Mid-term elections are coming up and if your mailbox isn’t full of flyers or your phone isn’t ringing relentlessly with…
BBB Trends: Identity theft from beyond the grave — how to keep a clone from haunting your family
By Sandra Guille Better Business Bureau The dark web and cyberattacks are scary enough on their own, but imagine receiving…
Everyone can be victim of a scammer so Better Business Bureau offering Facebook live event to help
It’s easy to think that a scam won’t happen to you; often, we assume that the victims of a scam…
BBB Trends: Spooked by Halloween sales? Don’t be haunted by a poor decision
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Shopping for Halloween should be fun — not terrifying. With so many costume and…
BBB Trends: October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month; how to stay safe, secure online
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) created in 2003 by the U.S….
BBB Trends: Have you had the (online) ‘talk’ with your child yet? Now is the time to talk online safety
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The school supplies are packed, the meal menus are planned for the upcoming sports…
BBB Center for Ethics to present 2018 Torch Awards to honor ethical businesses on Oct. 19
The northern lights are a beautiful phenomenon. Charged particles in the atmosphere combine with magnetic forces from the sun, and…
BBB Trends: Summer is a great time for garage sales; but some are looking for a steal, so take precautions
Summer is ripe with signs for estate sales, garage sales, and weekend flea market explorations. It’s also a great time…
BBB Trends: Fake pet sitting job requests are a problem; here are some tips to help sniff them out
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau If you’re a pet sitter and receive a request to watch a potential client’s…
BBB Study: sweepstakes, lottery, prize schemes devastate older victims with evolving tactics
A new report by Better Business Bureau (BBB) says sweepstakes, lottery, and prize schemes are devastating victims financially and emotionally…
BBB Trends: School’s out – time for a vacation, but do research first so you don’t get scammed
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Hotels or condos nestled next to idyllic sandy white beaches and deep blue ocean…
BBB Trends: Who safeguards your personal data? Start with you; clean out your data, keep it personal
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The recent news stories about data breaches or a third party accessing data without…
BBB Trends: That online quiz you take may reveal moe about you than you anticipated — be skeptical
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The recent revelation that Cambridge Analytica allegedly mined personal information from more than 50…
BBB Trends: A penny earned today may save you from debt tomorrow; be financially literate
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau April is Financial Literacy Month and it doesn’t hurt to review some tried and…
BBB Trends: We love our dogs — and puppy scammers love to take advantage of us
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Cute, Cuddly? Might Be a Sad Scam March 23 is National Puppy Day, and…