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May marks an important month of transition for many Americans. In May, many people prepare for the summer season, graduate as students, relocate for the summer. In fact, so many people commonly move or transition during the month of May, that in 1997 May was designated as national moving month. With so much moving activity during the summer, watch out for scammers posing as moving companies! In this episode, listen for tips provided by the BBB to find legitimate, professional movers.

This week, Ayers Automotive Repairs reminds us how important oil changes are! Be sure you use the right kind of oil for your vehicle.  If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair 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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Free trial offers are an extremely effective marketing tactic, most often being a win-win for both consumers and sellers. This week, the BBB provides tips telling consumers what to look out for when signing up for a free-trial offer.  

This week, Ayers Automotive Repairs stresses the importance of understanding your vehicle’s warranty. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair 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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CBD, an active ingredient of cannabis, is now legal in many U.S. States and Canadian Provinces. If you want to try CBD, be aware of many scams related to free-trial products. Recent Scam Tracker reports indicate that certain free-trial offers are not actually free and can be difficult to cancel, especially once scammer’s have your credit card information.

In this week’s Ayers Automotive tip of the week, vehicle owners are advised on what to do if your vehicle fails a smog inspection. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair 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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Tips from the Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties on whether the so-called health foods you purchase are really good for you and the environment.  Contact them at 805-963-8657

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Beware the Sugar Daddys or Mammas who offer to pay you an allowance–and then ask you to use a large chunk of it to give to their needy friend or a charity.  Here’s how the scam works.  The victim deposits the check (given to them by their Sugar Daddy/Mamma) and takes out some of the money.  Then, when the check bounces, the victim is left holding the bag!  If you meet someone online, be sure to do a reverse Google Image search to be sure they’re who they say they are!  

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