As the job market continues to fluctuate, scammers continue to find new ways to spice up old tricks. A new scam has surfaced tricking job hunters into believing they have an interview offer from a recruiter. This scam can take many different...
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Consumer Advocate: No interest in student loan forgiveness scams
Many students are looking forward to walking across the stage soon to receive their degrees and start their lives after college soon. However, shortly after graduation, student loan payments often come due. This daunting idea has become a possible...
Consumer Advocate: Support SBA’s National Small Business Week
Shopping local in a post-COVID-19 world is even more vital than before. Small businesses are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic and need the support of their community members. Consumers are encouraged to make a conscious effort to...
Consumer Advocate: Get a leg up on financial literacy
As April’s Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, it’s a good time to review tips for consumers to improve their financial literacy. Many consumers reach adulthood with no clear understanding of financial literacy. Creating budgets, making...
BBB Serving Northern Indiana Announces 2022 Students of Integrity Scholars
Four students honored with scholarships for commitment to integrity, ethics The BBB is pleased to announce its 2022 Student of Integrity scholarship recipients. Students of Integrity scholarships are bestowed upon high school and college students who...
Consumer Advocate: Be careful with crypto donations
With donations to Ukrainian causes rising – scammers aren’t very far behind. The Ukrainian government has been accepting cryptocurrency as a form of donation, but with the uncertainty and confusion behind cryptocurrency and the war in Ukraine,...
BBB issues warning for scam police charity
Solicitations addressed to Allen County residents are being mailed from a Florida address BBB serving Northern Indiana is issuing a warning for consumers in Northern Indiana after several residents reported receiving letters from American...
BBB Serving Northern Indiana welcomes new President/CEO
BBB Serving Northern Indiana will welcome a new President/CEO on Jan. 1, 2022, when current COO Rick Walz takes the helm of the 100-year organization serving 23 counties in Northern Indiana. Walz began his career in retail management in the Greater...
BBB Serving Northern Indiana to host Fort Wayne Shred Day Oct. 16
BBB Serving Northern Indiana will host its free Shred Day on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon in Fort Wayne. Bring up to five boxes of documents to be securely shredded on-site. Binders cannot be accepted but staples, paper clips, CDs and...
Consumer Advocate: Tips to safely participate in crowdfunding
In light of the recent tragedy in Surfside, Florida, where a building collapsed, many are searching for ways to help victims and their families. As with any disaster donations, beware of scammers preying on those looking to help. One of the most...