Tri State Better Business Bureau
Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter?
September 22nd was the first day of fall, and we can already feel the nip in the air. It is a refreshing change after the dog days of summer, but all too often, fall doesn’t stick around long and we could be knee deep in snow before we know it...
Stopping Automatic Payments
What should you do if you keep getting auto-billed for a thing you don’t want? From political donations to monthly subscriptions, everyone wants your money. But what happens when you change your mind?
Your BBB® receives many inquiries from people having problems stopping recurring billing...
Tips to Avoid Scams
Every day, your BBB® provides information to consumers on how to avoid being scammed. On blog posts like this one, we’ll often post tips to help you avoid a specific type of scam we’re hearing about. Recently, we learned that the Federal Trade Commission have combined their common tips and tricks into a list of the “10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud...
ITT Closure: What Happened and Why Students May Be at Risk for Potential Scams
In the aftermath of ITT Technical Institute’s sudden closure Tuesday, more than 35,000 displaced students are left scrambling to find options and recourse. In uncertain times, it’s easy to make hurried or rash decisions—especially if the end result appears to be favorable...
Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Checking Account
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Consumer News Summer 2016 has just been released, and your BBB® would like to pass on some of the tips it contains on choosing and using the right bank account.
The FDIC article offers these tips before you open an account:
Think about how you handle your money:
Are you on a fixed income or does the amount and frequency of your income vary
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What Your Phone Tells Your Rental Car
When renting a car, people enjoy navigation, hands-free calls and texts, streaming music and even web browsing. Cars with these features might keep your personal information, long after you’ve returned your rental car. Your BBB® offers info for protecting your personal information...
Watch Out for Student Loan Scams
To keep up with the latest scams and fraud schemes, your BBB® subscribes to newsletters from multiple sources. This warning was just issued by fraud.org on September 1, 2016.
With college costs increasing and financial aid decreasing, students are having to take out loans to help pay for school...
Watch Out for Misuse of the BBB Accredited Business Seal
When looking for a reliable business that you can trust, we encourage you to “Look for the Seal;” however, your BBB® would like to add that you should go one step further in determining that you’re truly looking at the correct seal. Unfortunately, the BBB seal is a valuable item, and some operators may try using a copy of the seal to trick unsuspecting consumers into trusting them...
New Password Rules Could Solve an Old Problem
Passwords aren’t going away any time soon. Many websites and apps require us to create accounts and think up passwords in a hurry. Many of us struggle to follow the advice of password security experts. Your BBB® offers information on business security best practices...
Business ID Theft: A Growing Problem
As many of our readers are aware, identity theft is still one of the most pervasive crimes perpetrated against people. A growing concern is the rise in business ID theft. Your BBB® also wants consumers to understand that this form of ID theft just doesn’t harm the business, but consumers as well...