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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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…
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…
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…
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….
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: 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…
Seniors invited to free event Oct. 11 to learn how to protect themselves from financial fraud and scams
This week, Northern Kentucky-area seniors are invited to learn how to protect themselves from financial fraud and scams. The Kentucky…
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: 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: Tax scams are rampant this time of year — don’t rush to file, check everything
Tax scams continue to top the list of BBB’s Scam Tracker which in theory should raise the level of caution…
BBB Trends: It’s Medicare enrollment time — be aware of fraudsters and the common tactics they use
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Medical identity theft is different than regular identity theft in that someone uses your personal…
BBB Trends: One in every 18 seniors is a victim of a scam or financial fraud — please speak up
From fake online romances, counterfeit prescription drugs, false IRS phone calls, and email phishing scams, it’s no wonder why one…
BBB Trends: Clever brand marketing tricks may give impression of commitment to charity, but beware
Each October, everything from bags of cookies to cans of beans are decorated with colored ribbons or logos in order…
BBB Trends: Don’t be left in doghouse by scammers — beware of check overpayments for pet-sitting job
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau If you’re thinking about going on vacation and having someone stop by to take…
Attorney General Beshear warns of con artists, Scam Alerts program launched to inform Kentuckians
I wanted to be your Attorney General to build a better, safer state for Kentucky families. Unfortunately, too many Kentuckians…
Jeff Rubin: Crimes, scams against the elderly a growing concern for Kentucky
In fiscal year 2015, Kentucky’s Adult Protective Services investigated nearly 46,000 reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation in Kentucky….
BBB Trends: Roll out of chip embedded credit and debit cards has businesses “slammed” with scams
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The slow roll out of the chip embedded credit/debit cards is providing an opportunity…