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Small businesses are having a difficult time meeting sales goals since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales goals for businesses mean deals for customers – but eager customers beware not to fall trap to a scam. The BBB scam tracker is reporting increased instances of phony ‘going out of business’ online sales. In some instances customers are reporting not receiving a purchased item at all, receiving a different item than the one purchased, or just receiving a poor-quality item, different than the one ordered. Be advised when shopping online to look for suspicious websites, do not purchase anything on a website with no customer service information, or beware of deals that are too good to be true.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring ‘Your Moment of Trust’. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

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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Between the advertisements and the current political climate, the 2020 election is hard to ignore! But honest voters and citizens are not the only ones paying attention. Scammers are luring unsuspecting voters to donate money to a favorite candidate. You could receive a phone call from a scammer who wants to trick you into sending money. Be smart and aware during this year’s election, and be especially careful to whom you send money.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring ‘Your Moment of Trust’. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

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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It is that time of year again where students are getting their school supplies together at the start of the fall semester. Scammers are targeting students in an attempt to steal funds from unsuspecting victims. Even if you are a college student not physically on campus due to COVID-19, scammers can still find you remotely. Beware of fraudulent emails claiming that you owe money to the university or that you need to claim a government stimulus check through the university’s online portal.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring ‘Your Moment of Trust’. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

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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Data Breaches are unfortunately common place. If you are apprehensive to make purchases online or over the phone because you don’t want to provide your credit card information, virtual credit cards add a layer of personal identity protection. Virtual Credit cards allow consumers to create unique card numbers, security codes, and expiration dates that are unique to one particular transaction or valid over a set period of time.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring ‘Your Moment of Trust’. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

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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COVID-19 pandemic is sending social-economic ripples across the country. People are perhaps more desperate than ever to make a quick dollar. However, be informed that there are a variety of schemes out there that require an initial investment and promise a high return. Scammers often lure their unsuspecting victims by making false promises over high return rates on investments.

To report or investigate a potential scam, visit Scam Tracker, or call BBB of the Tri-Counties at 805-963-8657

Thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair for sponsoring ‘Your Moment of Trust’. If you are in the Santa Barbara area and need auto repair, contact Ayers Automotive Repair. https://www.ayersrepairs.com/

Thank you to Meathead Movers in Santa Barbara for being our community partner.

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