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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 Lego sets to a variety of wines. With so many options, some costing hundreds of dollars, in this episode BBB gives tips on what you should know before purchasing one? A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast. https://www.ayersrepairs.com

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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 online reporting tool. The new features make it easier for consumers to identify scams and report them while arming partners with more robust data on scammers to better protect consumers. A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast.  

 

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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 to Disneyland.” Game manufacturers run these ads because that’s what gets clicks and downloads. But the practice has resulted in many frustrated gamers, who don’t realize they were misled until after they d ownload the app, set up an account, and start playing. Until we have rules against these misleading ads, it’s up to consumers themselves to evaluate whether they should trust an ad and download the promoted game.

This episode details how you can spot fake gaming ads and apps. It’s important to do your homework before downloading them. A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast. https://ayersrepairs.com/

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BBB of the Tri-Counties Podcast, Your Moment of Trust: Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! The 2022 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one. High inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods are already throwing a wrench into holiday shopping. Electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply, and retailers are struggling to staff up as the shopping season nears. Just like in 2021, people are planning to start their holiday shopping early. Watch out for deals well before Black Friday sales. Retailers are also expecting to see even more people shopping online. Product shortages and increased online shopping are likely to result in even more online purchase scams this year. These scams accounted for nearly 40% of all scams reported to BBB Scam Tracker in 2021, according to the 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. Shortages are likely to make purchase scams even more common as desperate shoppers turn to shadywebsites in hopes of finding this year’s must-have gift. In this episode, BBB recommends the following tips to “Shop Safe, Shop Smart” this holiday season: A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara for Sponsoring this Podcast.

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A Podcast by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties: Consumers are gearing up to celebrate Halloween. The National Retail Federation expects people will spend $10.6 billion, up from $10.1 billion in 2021. Among Halloween celebrants, 67 percent plan to buy candy, 51 percent plan to purchase decorations, and 47 percent will get costumes. Those numbers can seem daunting for a single day, especially when watching thefamily budget. However, there are ways to keep the fun stylish and on budget.

In this episode, Better Business Bureau recommends tips to celebrate Halloween on a Budget!

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