Tri State Better Business Bureau
Tips for Choosing a Credit Card
A February 2016 survey by Princeton Survey Research Associates found that 25 million consumers have had their credit card for 10 years or more and 20 million have never changed their credit card. We are a loyal bunch, but should we be? Your BBB® has information on what to look for in a credit card to help consumers get the best deal...
Things to Know About a Reverse Mortgage
Your BBB® receives many questions from people considering a reverse mortgage.
If you’re 62 or older – and want money to pay off your mortgage, supplement your income, or pay for healthcare expenses – you may consider a reverse mortgage...
New Rules for Payday Loans
After four years of studying high-cost short-term payday and auto-title loans, your BBB® has learned that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released proposed rules intended to prevent borrowers from falling into a costly debt trap, leaving people worse off than if they hadn’t borrowed money at all...
Do These 5 Things Before You Travel This Summer!
This is the time when many families decide to take a vacation. Your BBB® has come across some helpful information for ensuring safe travels.
New Version of IRS Scam Aimed at College Students
Your BBB® has written several articles on the IRS scam already. Recently, we’ve learned of a new version of the scam aimed at college students.
Fake Loan Modifications Trick Homeowners into Paying Fees and Even Signing Over Property to a Criminal Operation
Your BBB® is receiving an increased number of calls from homeowners contacted by entities claiming to be mortgage servicers. People are calling and mailing homeowners, pretending to be their mortgage company, offering fake loan modifications and “trial payment plans” to lower mortgage payments.
Be Careful with Your “Likes” and “Shares”
Facebook has changed the way a lot of people view and interact with the world. Your BBB®, like millions of you, has a Facebook page. We like and share content from others as well as produce our own content, similar to this blog, to help educate consumers on common scams amongst other things. BBB wants to remind consumers to like and share with caution as scammers are taking advantage of this soc
Spring is Showering the Tri-State with Scam Calls!
As noted in previous articles, spring has most definitely arrived. The gardens are getting into full swing, and the land is green and lush. And soggy. Part of my lawn looks like a swamp. The rains are upon us, and I know we need them, but it is difficult, especially since I own a big white dog, Willoughby, the Great Pyrenees. White dogs and mud don’t work well together. There seems to be an
June is Internet Safety Month
With Internet and mobile device usage increasing during the summer months, your BBB® wishes to pass along information about Internet Safety Month from the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) (of which BBB is a partner) and ConnectSafely have teamed up to remind digital citizens of all ages to take security measures when online.
Brace Yourself: New Twist on a Tech Support Scam
Your BBB® has recently learned about a new twist on the tech support scam. If you aren’t familiar with the tech support scam, it generally works like this: the scammer will call you claiming they are with Windows or Microsoft or another large tech company...