BBB Trends: National Consumer Protection Week coming up, designed to help you know your rights
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Are you looking to protect yourself from fraud or identity theft? Maybe you heard…
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BBB Trends: Get a call from an Unknown Number? Leave it alone — this is still the best advice
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau When was the last time you received a phone call from someone you actually…
BBB Trends: Let me call you sweetheart anytime of the year — but don’t be heartbroken by a scammer
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Online dating and matchmaking apps have made it easier than ever to meet new…
BBB Trends: Local groups ‘Stand as One for Women Veterans’ and ask your help with their event
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Women veterans are heroes, yet many of them aren’t appropriately acknowledged for their service….
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…
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: Naughty, not nice — watch for scammers (the Scrooges!) this holiday season
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The 2018 holiday season is here and with it comes an abundance of activities…
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: All is calm, all is bright — but here are a few tips to keep at least some control of the chaos
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The hectic pace of the holidays is here. With it comes to do lists,…
BBB Trends: Unofficial start of holiday shopping season is Black Friday. Is it the day for best deal?
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Black Friday marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, and in years…
BBB Trends: Makers, Mind and Money – BBB, local small business organizations celebrate success
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau It’s no secret that small businesses are what drive the success of a community,…
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…
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: Protect your personal information during Medicare Enrollment period
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Senior citizens preparing to file for Medicare for the first time or those who…
BBB Trends: Small business beware of online credit card fraud — if in doubt, don’t ship
Small businesses are always happy to help satisfy a customer; whether it’s helping them pick out a new pair of…
BBB Trends: Cause-affiliated fundraising — always ask ‘where does the money really go?’
Cause-affiliated fundraising tied to a product is a common practice throughout the year, but it seems to intensify in the…
BBB Trends: Freeze your credit, prevent identity thieves — all for free starting September 21
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau People who are worried about their credit and identity thieves stealing personal information will…