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Better Business Bureau is ringing in 2022 with tips to help people avoid falling prey to overstated weight loss
advertisements and scams. The desire to get in shape or lose weight fast creates a risk of being deceived by products that do not work as advertised, come with a host of
unwanted side effects, or cause weight gain instead.  A BIG thank you to BBB of the Tri-Counties for sponsoring Your Moment of Trust, with advice and tips from BBB of the Tri-Counties.

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Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds, unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from one store to another. Fortunately for shoppers, one positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many retailers have become more lenient in their return policies. But be sure to double check policies this holiday season, even if you are familiar with the brand, as stores can change their policies whenever they want.

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BBB of the Tri-Counties warns us about potential fraud related to the COVID-19 antibody tests. Scammers are selling unapproved tests, which can give inaccurate results. In doing so, they are also collecting personal information, such as Social Security numbers and dates of birth. They may also be stealing health insurance or Medicare information that can be used in future schemes. Learn how the scam works so you don’t fall for it!

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The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items, or electronics that you aren’t using anymore? Fortunately, online marketplaces, such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay and Poshmark, make it easy to sell without even leaving your home. That said, there are a few perils to selling used items online. In this episode of Your Moment of Trust, BBB of the Tri-Counties provides tips to help you avoid the dangers and to successfully make sales.  A BIG thank you to Ayers Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast. 

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After purchasing a subscription to a streaming service, you need to activate it and log in. If you’re not careful, you might click on a phony website that looks similar to the legitimate site–set up by crooks to steal your personal information and login credentials. Here are tips to help you spot the phony website!  A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for sponsoring the BBB of the Tri-Counties podcast, Your Moment of Trust.  

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With the recent tornadoes in Kentucky and other states, many people are eager to help. Oftentimes, the best way to help is to give a cash donation so that the money goes where it’s needed the most. Instead of clicking on solicitations from texts or social media posts, consider making donations directly on a charity’s website. You can verify that a charity meets the BBB standards of accountability at Give.org.  The information in this podcast is brought to you by BBB of the Tri-Counties. A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara for their sponsorship.

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A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, a global supply chain crisis, and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season – one where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers. Online purchase scams have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and social media ads play a key role in the mushrooming problem, a new Better Business Bureau® (BBB ®) study finds. Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust, a podcast by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.

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