BBB Trends: Don’t cash that check! Fake check schemes are on the rise — be cautious
People are writing fewer checks in this era of electronic financial transactions. Despite this, fake check scams are on the…
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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 Trends: Work from home scheme may lead to business coaching scam; do your research
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Before replying to that offer for “business coaching services” or enrolling in courses with…
BBB Trends: Back to campus or into a new home, choose your moving company carefully
Moving back to campus or moving to a new home takes a lot of organizing, planning, and patience. Choosing someone…
BBB Trends: Robocalls, spoofing and smishing are on the rise — what it is and what to do
By Sandra Guile Special to NKyTribune Does it seem like there are more robocalls and spoofed numbers appearing on your…
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: Military consumers are vulnerable to scams — keep your guard up; don’t be a victim
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Approximately 1.3 million Americans are active duty service members, another 800,000 are in the…
BBB Trends: Small businesses are a big target of scams; how to proactively help yourself
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Millions of people in the United States either own or work at a small…
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: Online auctions are busy, popular — but before you participate, read the fine print
Going to a live auction to find a unique piece of furniture, jewelry, or art can be an exciting but…
Newport partnering with Service Line Warranties of America to offer residents service line protection
The City of Newport has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America to offer protection for homeowners for an External…
BBB Trends: Graduation season in full swing; advice to grads — check the details on that first full-time job
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Graduation season is in full swing and many graduates are looking for their first…
BBB celebrates Small Business Week with new website, free programs; start with free webinars
The Better Business Bureau is celebrating Small Business Week by launching a new website for small businesses at BBB.org/SmallBusiness and…
BBB Trends: Avoid a messy move across street, across town or state lines; plan, check, avoid scams
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Whether it’s across the street, across town, or across state lines, moving takes planning…
BBB Trends: When a passion turns into a business — from dream to reality is how small businesses start
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau A dream starts out as just that – a dream, a doodle on a…
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: 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…
BBB Trends: Making an online purchase? Beware of where you click as marketplace scams abound
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Marketplace scams represent a $50 billion drain on the U.S. economy, robbing consumers and…
Advice on floods from KY Department of Insurance and from Better Business Bureau; be prepared
It is Severe Weather Awareness Week and the Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) encourages residents to review and understand their…