Category Archives: Your Moment of Trust

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14297939/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] Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties gives great advice on how to recognize scam sites that take your money, promising Covid-19 supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizer–but then shut down and don’t deliver!  Don’t get taken in!  To report or investigate a potential […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14185121/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] Pet buyers are being told they have to pay extra for a crate or insurance to have a pet shipped due to the coronavirus.  Learn how to avoid the puppy scam in this episode from BBB of the Tri-Counties.  To report or investigate scams […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14063213/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] While social distancing is vital, it may be helping scammers.  Learn how crooks are taking advantage of the situation in this episode of Your Moment of Trust.  To report or research scams, visit Scam Tracker.  Or, call Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties at […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13977293/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] Rick Copelan, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, warns listeners about scams offering phony pre-approved loans.  He reminds us that scam artists create a sense of urgency because they want you to act before you have a chance to check […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13974719/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 current Coronavirus pandemic, scammers are constantly changing their tactics to catch people off guard.  These tips to avoid being scammed come from Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties.  Call them at 805-963-8657.  To report or investigate scams, go to Scam Tracker.   Check […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13858337/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] Many companies are quickly making arrangements for employees to work from home and others are fast tracking policies to meet the requirements of shelter-in-place orders issued by state officials.  These actions are making it an even higher risk of people being targeted by scammers, […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13749203/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] Small businesses are struggling due to the necessary social isolation policies put in place due to the Coronavirus.  But in this episode, you’ll learn that there are still ways you can support your favorite small business.  Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties welcomes your […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13740869/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] Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties shares tips for choosing and hiring a home inspector before purchasing a property.   To Contact Better Business Bureau of the Tri-Counties, call 805-963-8657. Check out this episode!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13615223/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 issues an urgent warning about emails and texts that appear to come from legitimate organizations but are really a ruse to sell phony cures or information, steal your identity or credit card info.  Be sure to listen to this important […]

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13457582/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] Did you know that with a few steps, your phone number and phone service can be stolen?!  Phone porting scams are on the rise.  Once scammers have your cell phone number, they can receive your texts and get security codes that are meant to […]