[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25410390/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties: Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! When the holiday season rolls around, many shoppers turn to online seller platforms to find unique, handmade gifts for their friends and family. Scammers have taken […]
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Avoid Impersonation Scams this Holiday Season
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25344099/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties (https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-… ) The Better Business Bureau® is partnering with Amazon to drive an education campaign aimed at helping consumers spot impersonation scams during this holiday season (BBB.org/ImpersonationScams). This scam tactic occurs when a scammer pretends to […]
Tips to Choose and Store Passwords to Keep you Safe Online
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25271832/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-… Wireless technologies such as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi have forever changed the way people not only interact with one another, but also how they complete day to day activities such as shopping, researching, banking, eating, and communicating. […]
The Pros & Cons of Purchasing a Condo or a Townhouse VS a House
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25257045/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] The HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 120 with Village Properties Realtor, David Charles Allen. https://www.davidcharlesallen.com As usual, David reports on the latest interest rates and sales stats in Santa Barbara and then he and Patti discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a townhouse […]
BBB Warns Consumers about Delivery Scams
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25193268/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Warning from BBB of the Tri-Counties ( https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-… ) Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! Some consumers have recently been getting text messages stating a major delivery carrier needs them to”update delivery preferences” on a package by clicking on […]
Advent Calendars are BIG Business: Tips to Getting your Money’s Worth
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25127598/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties; https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-the-tri-counties Advent calendars have become a fixture of the holiday season. Once a religious tradition for children, these calendars are now big business. They are targeted at all ages and contain anything from luxury beauty products to […]
BBB’s Scam Tracker Tool is Even Better!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/25052865/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] BBB of the Tri-Counties podcast: The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) is partnering with Amazon and Capital One to help people learn about scams, report them, and avoid losing money and/or personal information by enhancing the capabilities of the BBB Scam Tracker […]
Finding the Best Loan Terms
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24993003/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] HOP (Home Ownership Podcast) Episode 119 Village Properties Realtor and Host of the HOP, David Charles Allen After reviewing the interest rates and Santa Barbara Real Estate stats, David reminds listeners that different lenders can affect the terms of your loan. He says that […]
Higher Home Prices in Santa Barbara may Lead to More Renters & Less Buyers
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24992481/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1967723/custom-color/005282″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] David Charles Allen, Host of the HOP and Village Properties Realtor: After reviewing the latest interest rates and real estate stats in Santa Barbara, David explains why high home prices and rising interest rates may inevitably lead to fewer home buyers and more renters […]
How to Spot Fake Gaming Apps–a Warning from the Better Business Bureau!
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24969108/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] A Podcast by BBB of the Tri-Counties: Fake gaming app ads have become rampant in recent years. They may feature videos that have little (or nothing) to do with the actual gameplay. Or make misleading claims like, “If you score 400, you can go […]