Tri State Better Business Bureau
Internet Sites Continued Sources of Theft by Deception
Some popular internet sites continue to be used by operators who seek to take your hard-earned dollars by luring you into thinking that you’re getting a great bargain on highly sought after products. Your Tri-State BBB® wants to caution our readers to be very careful when making such “purchases” on these popular sites...
Did You Know: Your Accounts Are Worth Much More Than Your Credit Cards?
Good news for those worried about their credit card numbers being stolen; cybercriminals don’t care that much about your credit card number anymore. Uber, PayPal and even Netflix accounts have become much more valuable to criminals, according to security company Trend Micro...
Online Vehicle Sale Scam – Military Scam
Periodically we see this scam appear, and your BBB wants to let our readers know that they need to be cautious when responding to this kind of ad in any online publication. In this case, a vehicle is being offered for sale by an alleged military service member...
IRS to Use Third Party Debt Collectors
The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to use private debt collectors to go after people who have not paid their taxes. Congress added a tax collection provision in the new 2015 highway funding bill.
Tax scams rank No. 1 on the Better Business Bureau’s list of Top Scams for 2015, totaling 24%...
BBB Offers Customer Reviews
BBB® is more than just complaints! We want to hear about your good (and not-so-good) experiences and interactions with businesses in our area. On March 31, 2015, all BBBs began publishing Customer Reviews inside BBB Business Reviews. We launched this program because we know that customer reviews are an important part of a consumer’s decision-making process...
More Options to Stop Unwanted Cell Calls
Your BBB has recently learned about another option that could help stop unwanted calls to your cell phone.
Consumers Union reports that Aaron Foss, the creator of NomoRobo, plans to roll out an app for iPhone and Android in the coming weeks...
FTC Charges Lumosity with Deceptive Advertising
With Alzheimer’s disease in the public eye these days, a product that claims to delay age-related cognitive decline attracts a lot of attention. Lumosity is such a program, and it not only drew the attention of consumers, but also the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
Getting Fit: Tips for Joining a Gym
One of the most common resolutions for this and every year is to live healthier. For some, that may mean joining a gym, fitness club or other similar facility. Choosing the right facility may be the difference between success and failure. In order to help you choose one that is right for you, check out the following tips from your BBB®...
10 Tasks to Start the New Year Right
Previously, our colleague, Mike, wrote about some things to avoid in order to protect yourself from criminal activity, fraud, and unethical marketplace practices. If you haven’t made any New Year’s resolutions yet, today we write about 10 tasks you can perform that will help you be more proactive about protecting your personal and financial information...
New Financial Tool Helps Measure Financial Well-Being
With 2016 fast approaching, it will soon be time to make New Year’s resolutions. Many of our resolutions are related to our financial situation, such as saving more or cutting down on our spending. Your BBB® has learned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just released a new tool to help financial educators and consumers measure their financial well-being...