Category Archives: Your Moment of Trust

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21848699/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21751469/height/360/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/005282″ height=”360″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21678170/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21620567/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21565067/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21489044/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 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 […]

Collecting sports memorabilia has been an American pastime for nearly a century. Devoted fans seek out souvenir items such as jerseys, equipment, cards, or other items that have direct connections to famous players or historic games. Collectors’ enthusiasm and willingness to spend are higher than ever – and scammers have noticed. Legal cases in recent […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21319577/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] BBB of the Tri-Counties provides online subsciption tips to help you manage your online subscriptions and avoid unauthorized charges.  Subscribe to Your Moment of Trust today so you don’t miss a single episode.  Sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa Barbara.   Check out this […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21259193/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Don’t let scams cut into your holiday cheer!  Listen to this podcast with warnings about the top scams this holiday season and how to avoid them.  Brought to you by Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties and sponsored by Ayers Automotive Repairs in Santa […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21253547/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1785518/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] BBB of the Tri-Counties reports that complaints about the Vehicle Service Contract Industry are on the rise and urges consumers to proceed with caution. Marketing tactics have been called into question and have been reported to be misleading. Repairs which consumers thought would be […]