Beware Online Sporting Event Scams!

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Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24187530/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] Tips to Keep Kids Safe from BBB of the Tri-Counties:  As your children head back to school this year, buying new supplies and clothes is not enough. In this podcast the BBB gives tips on how to help them stay safe online and avoid […]

Costs to Consider When Getting a Pet

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24129339/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 reminds us that owning a pet can bring your family much joy, but taking care of a dog, cat, or other animal comes with significantcosts too. Unfortunately, this year, many pet owners have found themselves in a heartbreaking situation, forced […]

How to Choosing the Right Electric Bike for you

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24035865/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] Electric bicycles— or e-bikes –allow riders to go farther and faster than a standard bicycle. Riding an e-bike instead of driving a car can help you lower your carbon footprint, save on gas money, and stay active. E-bikes come in many models and price […]

Watch Out for Phony Airline Sites!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23966916/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] Airline travel is back in full swing, but scammers are taking advantage of increased flight cancellations with a new con. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers to charge travelers for rescheduling […]

Beware of the Pavement Scams!

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23897145/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] If your driveway needs paving or repairs, don’t trust just anyone to do the job. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous contractors who trick homeowners with supposedly good deals. Homeowners end up with shoddy pavement — or nothing at all — to […]

BBB Shares Tips for Online Returns

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23823128/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] Online shopping is growing, which means online returns are increasing, too. However, policies and processes vary from store to store. Figuring out how to get your item back to the seller and your refund in the bank isn’t always easy. To make the process […]

How to Spot Hidden Fees

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23740502/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 rising prices of gas and seemingly everything else, restaurants, travel companies, rideshares, and other businesses are tacking on new fees to the basic costs of their services. Businesses are feeling inflation impacts just as the rest of us are, and some are […]

Tips to Choosing a Realtor from BBB of the Tri-Counties

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23670062/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] Buying and selling a home is a major decision, so be sure to choose a real estate agent who will guide you through the process. Look for an agent or broker who is experienced, knowledgeable about your housing market, and always acts in your […]

Inflation: How to Get By When Prices are High

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23596271/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] Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! Inflation is higher than it has been since the 1980s in both the United States and Canada. With prices rising on everything from gas to groceries to housing costs, how can you buy what […]