July is Military Consumer Month, and a time to celebrate and support our nation’s service members, veterans, and their families. But unfortunately, it's also a time when scammers step up their efforts to take advantage of military households, especially online. According to the BBB Institute ...
Here we go, again, trying to answer an impossible question. Does average mean the most likely to be found, by what means of searching? Is this some image in our heads, depending on how old we are? I can see some corn-cob smoking, Abe Martin cartoon fellow in rustic dress, with a Ma Kettle from ...
Our nation was born in an epic struggle over the radical ideals of our founding — that (1) we each have value and (2) government exists to preserve rights bestowed by our Creator. The ideals of that revolution, which was already upon us 250 summers ago, remain radical and new. We Americans ...
Traditionally, banks have been the most popular way for consumers and companies alike to deposit and hold money. Since the Great Depression, consumers have had peace of mind placing their money with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured institutions. These FDIC-insured ...
Every time I’ve sat down with economists over the past few months, we have lamented the dismal state of the housing policy discussion. Against stiff competition, it is easily the most poorly informed policy debate in America. Maybe a few facts will help. The first matter to consider is that ...
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 show for what they paid and, ...
The use and consumer familiarity with QR codes present an opportunity for businesses to direct current or potential customers to their websites, mobile apps, digital marketplaces, or anything else available on the internet. Restaurants often use them to allow their diners to access a digital ...
Better Business Bureau For countless Americans, the month of May signifies a major transition in their lives. May marks the beginning of the busiest time in the nation for moving. In 2022, 41% of all business inquiries on BBB.org for moving companies occurred from May-August, and nearly ...
Many consumers are looking to lose a little extra holiday weight. BBB serving Northern Indiana is ringing in 2023 with tips to help people avoid falling prey to overstated weight loss advertisements and scams. The desire to get in shape or lose weight fast creates a risk of being deceived by ...
Everyone loves a good deal, and scammers know it. Counterfeit coupons are a popular way for scammers to steal your identity and money. Motives and methods vary, but phony coupons often mean serious losses for retailers, consumers, or both. How the scam works You come across a website, either ...
