BBB Trends: Mindful, effective giving in times of tragedy; figure out where to give before a disaster
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau When we see tragic events unfolding, such as natural disasters or tragic shootings, the…
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BBB Trends: September is National Preparedness Month; are you ready? Here are some helpful tips
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Mass shootings. Tornadoes. Flooding. Now, hurricanes. It seems every community in our country has…
BBB Trends: With voice-activated devices, be careful what you seek, especially when you speak
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau It seems so easy to do: Tell Alexa to play your favorite song. Ask…
BBB Trends: Bugged by robocalls? If you can’t block them, then report them; there’s something you can do
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau You’ve tried ignoring, blocking, teasing and hanging up on these annoying robocalls. Nothing seems…
BBB Trends: School supplies, schedules filling, you are ready for school — but have you had ‘the talk’?
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau School supplies are packed, schedules are filled with upcoming sports and extracurricular activities and…
BBB Trends: Utility imposter scam overheats victims — beware and report to scamtracker.org
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The hot summertime weather may come with a rash of fraudsters. These seasonal scam…
BBB Trends: School dazed? Watch for identity theft; share information only on need-to-know basis
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau In just a few short weeks, school bells will ring announcing the start of…
BBB: Why should our business or charity apply for the Torch Awards? It’s all about ethics
If you had the opportunity to prove your business’ or nonprofit’s ethics, improve internal processes and procedures, and boost your…
BBB Trends: Pause — read the fine print for online auctions sites and read it fully before buying
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Going to a live auction to find a unique piece of furniture, jewelry…
BBB Trends: Looking for a garage sale deal — you aren’t alone; beware of the cons
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Summer is ripe with signs for estate sales, garage sales, and weekend flea market…
BBB Trends: Put the bite on fake pet-sitting gigs — be sure you know who you are dealing with
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau If you’re a pet sitter and receive a request to watch a potential client’s…
BBB Trends: Be aware of some common summertime scams — and please avoid them; here are some tips
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Before stowing the winter coat and slathering on the sunscreen, read up about some…
BBB Trends: Hitting the road? Watch for these common schemes targeting travelers — happy trip!
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The summer travel season is here and many people are getting ready or have…
BBB Trends: It’s Military Appreciation Month, veterans; advice — beware of pension poachers
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau May is National Military Appreciation Month, an observance that encourages citizens to honor current…
BBB Trends: Veteran holidays too often a time for ‘soundalike’ soliicitations — beware of scam artists
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veteran’s Day are all great holidays to honor…
Scam Alert: Do not answer or return ‘one ring’ calls — or calls from any number you don’t recognize
A warning from the Federal Communications Commission has prompted the Attorney General’s office to issue a scam alert on “one…
BBB Trends: Getting a barrage of robocalls? Technically, there may be a solution coming
The rise of complaints from consumers and businesses alike about the barrage of robocalls has reached a feverish pitch. As…
BBB Trends: Time for some very important spring cleaning — Clean out your digital data
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau If your closet is feeling a little cluttered, imagine the ‘stuff’ that’s on your…
BBB Trends: A penny earned today may save you from debt tomorrow; choose wisely
April is Financial Literacy Month and it doesn’t hurt to review some tried and true strategies for dealing with money,…
BBB Trends: Before the image leaves pawprints on your heart, check the source
March 23 is National Puppy Day, and if your family is considering adding a furry friend to the family, there…
BBB Trends: Employment scams top the list for 2018, representing a $50 billion drain on the economy
Marketplace scams represent a $50 billion drain on the U.S. economy, robbing consumers and legitimate businesses alike. Scams have a…
BBB: Elder financial abuse continues to increase, yet still goes underreported; quadrupled over four years
Financial institutions are seeing an increased number of older customers fall prey to financial crimes by perpetrators ranging from offshore…