When shopping for a team jersey or other sports memorabilia, watch out for fakes. Scammers know that authentic game-used and/or autographed items can fetch big bucks – especially for items commemorating big games. When shopping online, it can...
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Looking for love? Don’t fall for a fake dating website
You’ve probably heard about romance scams where con artists trick unsuspecting victims into falling in love – and parting with their money. Lately, BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of a new type of romance scam. In this con, it’s the...
Read MoreBBB Business Tip: Nine data privacy stats small businesses should know
As a business owner, protecting your company and your clients’ data is a huge concern. With data breaches on the rise, it’s clear that hackers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to steal sensitive information. On the flip side,...
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams
A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer...
Read MoreBBB Tip: Buying home gym equipment
Many people are finding ways to set up a home gym as a way to stay in shape and maybe even stay within their newly resolved budget. But, in some cases, the equipment can be costly. BBB has some tips on what to know when considering gym equipment and...
Read MoreBBB presents the 2022 Torch Award Winners
BBB is well known for our work in educating the public about scams and in helping consumers and businesses resolve disputes. However, our mission is to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust. And we do this not only by calling out and...
Read MoreActor, Speaker Chad J. Willett scheduled for BBB conference keynote
BBB Serving Northern Indiana and SCORE Northeast Indiana are excited to announce they’ve selected actor and TEDx speaker Chad J. Willett to deliver the keynote session at the 2022 Build a Better Business Conference on...
Read MoreConsumer Advocate: Student loan forgiveness is here. Here’s how to avoid scams
The Biden Administration recently announcedthat the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an...
Read MoreBBB Serving Northern Indiana Welcomes New Digital Director
BBB Serving Northern Indiana is pleased to announce its new Director of Digital Strategy, Steve Stepp. Steve Stepp joined the BBB team in July as the Director of Digital Strategy, assisting with the BBB’s digital presence, as well as helping...
Read MoreConsumer Advocate: Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights
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...
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