A look at the Better Business Bureau’s hot topics for the month of November
State Better Business Bureau offers this summary of the top scams in Kentucky. Be warned and stay alert: 1. A…
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, know how to spot the signs to help protect seniors
Approximately five million older Americans are abused each year according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) with the annual…
BBB alert: Student loan forgiveness scams capitalize on roll out confusion of federal student debt relief
The Biden Administration announced the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of Federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans…
KY attorney general’s office launches awareness campaign to protect consumers from scams, fraud
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced its Office of Senior Protection has launched an awareness campaign to protect Kentucky consumers…
Kentucky Attorney General offers tips to avoid scams during National Military Consumer Protection Month
During National Military Consumer Protection Month, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued tips for service members, veterans, and their families…
Kentuckians reminded to stay alert for scams involving the nationwide shortage of baby formula
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office is warning Kentuckians of scams related to the nationwide baby formula shortage and shared tips…
AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against increasing cases of fraud
Kentucky’s 312,000 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. AARP has launched the…
BBB: Avoid a broken heart, disappointment, loss of money — from these top Valentine’s Day scams
This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big. The National Retail Federation suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly…
Kentuckians urged to do homework, watch out for solar scams as companies use aggressive marketing
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Out-of-state solar companies are using aggressive marketing tactics in Kentucky to lure potential customers,…
BBB: Identity theft can do damage to your finances — here are some tips to keep yourself safe
Identity theft is stressful, and it can do tremendous damage to your finances. BBB recommends the following tips to help…
Officials warn Kentuckians to beware of fake and counterfeit money scams while holiday shopping
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The offices of Kentucky Attorney General and State Treasurer are alerting consumers and retailers to…
With holiday shopping season right around the corner, BBB tips help to get most bang for your buck
Traditionally, Black Friday is the single busiest shopping day of the year. Whether you’re safely shopping in person or online…
Duke Energy, BBB warn customers, small businesses about scams during Utility Scam Awareness Week
Duke Energy, the Better Business Bureau and other officials will join in a news conference today to warn customers and…
BBB: Adults 18-24 at highest scam risk in 2020; online purchase scams are riskiest
Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM…
Learn to protect yourself from identity thefts, scams, financial fraud — virtual program Thursday
Kenton County Public Library will offer a virtual Consumer Fraud Prevention presentation on Thursday 7-8 p.m. Inspector Kathy Woliung with…
Consumer Protection Alert: Beware of scams related to COVID vaccines; do not pay for promise of vaccine
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that COVID-19 vaccines are starting to become available, Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a…
AG Cameron, fraud experts team up with National Consumers League to help consumers spot scams
The National Consumers League (NCL), America’s pioneering consumer and worker advocacy organization, hosted a virtual “fireside chat” with Kentucky Attorney…
BBB Trends: As if a pandemic isn’t enough to worry about, beware of the scammers exploiting the Census
The 2020 U.S. Census is happening at the same time as a global pandemic, shelter-in-place orders and government stimulus payments….
Attorney General warns Kentuckians of new charity, Medicaid scams related to COVID-19 pandemic
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has warned Kentuckians of new charity and Medicaid scams related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and…
Dept. of Financial Institutions offers tips to protect personal data and avoid scams, fraud, identity theft
The Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Kentuckians about the importance of protecting personal data to avoid…
BBB Trends: Older people are often targets of scams; here are common ones, how to avoid being victim
Better Business Bureau According to the FBI, if you are age 60 or older, you are a likely target for…
Rental fraud pervasive among vacation property listings, Better Business Bureau study shows
Better Business Bureau The place seems like a dream come true: the right space, the right location, the right price….