Want to watch the local high school game? Be aware of sports streaming scams If you’re like me, you are excited that high school football season is almost here. You used to have to go to …

Traditional rental car companies are no longer your only option for renting a ride when you’re  out of town . Car-sharing apps, essentially  Airbnb for car owners , make renting a …

If you want  solar panels , be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If …

Everyone knows to look for phony emails – they can appear in your email inbox or even  at work . Scammers can easily make messages that appear to come from anywhere, like your boss’s …

Online purchase scams are the fourth riskiest scam type targeting consumers, according to the  2024 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report.  July is military consumer month, so BBB shares some tips …

BBB offers tips to deal with social media hacks If you think hackers are only after the social media accounts of large companies, think again. Small businesses are  three times more likely …

Like many of us, older adults are often targeted by con artists. Many older victims don’t ask for help until it is too late! Help your friends, family, clients, or patients avoid fraud by …

Ordering online has never been easier — and scammers know it. If you’ve shopped from a  sponsored ad  or  unfamiliar website  and were later told your package is stuck …

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have come across ads or videos selling merchandise that claim to support a charity or a local cause. Complete with older adults, adorable …

Free boxloads of merchandise from Amazon or other companies right on your doorstep! What could be bad about getting the Santa treatment all year long? Plenty! Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns …

Achieving financial wellness is crucial for a secure and stress-free life. Whether you're looking to save more, reduce debt, or simply manage your money better, practical and effective strategies can …

The housing market is constantly changing. Whether it’s competitive or slow, if you want to buy a home, you need to be prepared.   As a prospective buyer, you can make your offers on …

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is noticing an increase in calls related to door-to-door sales. Door-to-door salespeople offer  paving services ,  pine straw , magazine subscriptions,  …

The majority of household moves take place between May and August, causing May to be deemed National Moving Month and the official kick off to the moving season. Whether you’re moving …

With the warmer weather and summer storms, roofing scams become more common.  BBB Scam Tracker  frequently receives reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should …

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is again noticing an increase in calls related to door-to-door pine straw scams, particularly targeting elderly homeowners. Consumers complain about aggressive tactics …

School is almost out, and summer vacation is just around the corner! If you’re gearing up for an international adventure, you may find you need to renew your passport first. While you’re …

The Cybersecurity and Infastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI recommend that consumers and businesses  take steps to protect electronic devices against cyber attacks.   …

So, you’ve planned your home improvement project. You’ve done the research, interviewed candidates, and found the general contractor you’d like to hire – the only thing left …

Buying an automobile or heavy equipment of any kind is a major purchase. Don’t let scam groups fool you into handing over your cash. Since 2022, Better Business Bureau (BBB) received over …

Tax season is here, and while consumers and businesses are preparing their returns, so are scammers. Tax identity theft is a growing concern, and understanding how it works can help you take steps to …

With the news that retailer JOANN Fabrics declared  bankruptcy  and announced the closure of all physical store locations, scammers are wasting no time setting up fake going out of business …

If you have been on a road trip, then you’re probably familiar with modern tolling systems allowing you to pay your tollfees online. If you anticipate paying for any …

Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information, most recently using the name Jessica. This  advanced fee …

Achieving financial wellness is crucial for a secure and stress-free life. Whether you're looking to save more, reduce debt, or simply manage your money better, practical and effective strategies can …