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Be aware of marketing claims related to pyramid and ponzi schemes. You may be invited to a party where someone is selling various products such as vitamins and kitchen materials. If you get involved in purchasing or selling products through marketing schemes, make sure you know the terms and conditions of your business deal. 

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for giving us this week’s automotive tip of the week! Remember to check your brakes regularly! Consider joining Ayers Repairs Car Care Club, for just $199, you can get over $680 worth of auto repair services. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their automotive tip of the week! https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657. Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner. If you are in need of a moving service and if you want a safe and efficient move, call 866-THE-MEAT

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‘Curbstoning’ involves a commercial vehicle dealer pretending to be a private seller to avoid taxes and mandated consumer protection laws. This practice is called ‘Curbstoning’ because often the sale is conducted in a parking lot, or with the car parked curbside on the street. ‘Curbstoners’ often post their for-sale advertisements on public forums like Facebook or Craigslist. Listen to this episode for tips provided by the BBB to avoid being scammed or ripped off.

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for giving us this week’s automotive tip of the week! The flashing TPMS light on your dash, warning you about the condition of your tires, could mean something! If the TPMS light is flashing, pay attention, normally it is flashing for a reason. Consider joining Ayers Repairs Car Care Club, for just $199, you can get over $680 worth of auto repair services. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their automotive tip of the week! https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657. Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner. If you are in need of a moving service and if you want a safe and efficient move, call 866-THE-MEAT

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Listen to tips in this week’s episode about the BBB’s code of advertising. Businesses are required to make honest advertisements and special offers. If you feel like you need to file a complaint with a business, usually you can handle the issue with the business’s customer service department. The BBB represents both the business and the consumer as a third party mediator.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657. Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner. If you are in need of a moving service and if you want a safe and efficient move, call 866-THE-MEAT

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for giving us this week’s automotive tip of the week! If you see the oil warning light on your vehicle, you better double check your oil. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair or maintenance, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Consider joining Ayers Repairs Car Care Club, for just $199, you can get over $680 worth of auto repair services. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their automotive tip of the week! https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

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Thinking about traveling soon? A recent survey found that about 23% of travelers are misled by special offers when booking services like airfare and hotels online. Approximately 55 million online hotel bookings are effected by fraudulent bookings and call centers. Listen to this week’s episode for travel tips, provided by the BBB, to ensure that your trip is set before you arrive at your destination.

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for giving us this week’s automotive tip of the week! Back when gas stations offered full service, fluids and tire pressure were checked when you got your gas. Today it is a good habit to get into, and most shops are happy to do these checks for you. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair or maintenance, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Consider joining Ayers Repairs Car Care Club, for just $199, you can get over $680 worth of auto repair services. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their automotive tip of the week! https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657. Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner. If you are in need of a moving service and if you want a safe and efficient move, call 866-THE-MEAT

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Be sure you read advertisements carefully! Make sure you understand product offers and promotions. Advertisers are required by law to be truthful in their advertising claims and special offers. Listen to this week’s episode for more tips provided by the BBB.

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for giving us this week’s automotive tip of the week! If you fail a smog inspection, you may simply need a system reset. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair or maintenance, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Consider joining Ayers Repairs Car Care Club, for just $199, you can get over $680 worth of auto repair services. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repairs for their automotive tip of the week! https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657. Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner. If you are in need of a moving service and if you want a safe and efficient move, call 866-THE-MEAT

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