Tri State Better Business Bureau
Tips for Joining a Health and Fitness Club
Your BBB® spotted this quote on Facebook: “I decided to take an aerobics class. I bent… twisted… gyrated… jumped up and down… and perspired for a half an hour. But by the time I got my tights on…. the class was over!” If you, too, have made a New Year’s resolution to join a gym and get fit, then we have some information for you...
Free 3G Internet! Don’t Be Too Sure
Your BBB has learned of a new scam that is making the rounds. This scam claims that by clicking on a link in the message, you can use WhatsApp for free. Even if you don’t have 3G airtime or a Wi-Fi connection of your own, it claims to keep you connected...
Preventing Frozen Pipes Like A Pro
Low temperatures can cause plumbing pipes to freeze and burst, leaving you with unexpected expenses and a huge mess. Your BBB tells you what you need to know in order to avoid this kind of situation:
1. Look for those hidden pipes
Not all pipes are prone to freezing...
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter in 6 Easy Steps
Your BBB® would like to remind everyone that it’s never too late to prepare your car for the winter season. According to Ed Gliss, Michelin tester and technical expert, the best time to start preparing your car for the cold season is right before Thanksgiving...
Yahoo Customer Service Scam Is Emptying Wallets
Your BBB® would like to remind everyone that Yahoo customer service is always free, no matter what you may have read online.
According to the FTC, people have been calling in saying they’ve been charged for Yahoo customer support.
The reality is that you can’t contact Yahoo via telephone, so any number you find online is fake and probably scam-related...
Ransomware: Holding Your Data Hostage
Your BBB® has written about the topic of ransomware before, but a new study by IBM Security, “Ransomware: How Consumers and Businesses Value Their Data,” sheds more light on its impact.
According to the News Release announcing the study, the FBI estimated that cybercriminals made $209 million in the first three months of 2016 which puts them on track to make nearly $1 billion by the end of 2016...
10 Smart Ways to Save Money On Energy This Winter
Your BBB® is here to help you save money on energy this winter. After rent/mortgage and groceries, utilities are the biggest monthly expense, so here is what you can do to keep warm while cutting the costs:
1. Open the curtains in your house
Most people have blackout curtains in their homes...
What To Do With Those Unwanted Christmas Gifts
Your BBB® is here to help you out in case you got stuck with a bad present. Even though the average American will spend 14 hours picking Christmas gifts, 3 quarters of the population will hate their gifts, according to Time magazine.
If we are to believe the online retailer Rakuten, a third of the people will re-gift their unwanted gifts, 27% will donate them to charity, while 14% will sell them..
The Right Way To Do Your Online Shopping
Your BBB® is getting many complaints regarding online shopping, from puppy scams to fake coupons. As we walk each scam victim through their options, we would like to take a few minutes and remind everyone that there are a few things you can do in order to protect your money when shopping online...
AT&T Cramming Victims to Receive a Credit or a Refund
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced in a Press Release that victims of AT&T, Tatto, and Acquinity bill cramming would be receiving either a credit on their next bill or a refund check soon. Your BBB® wrote about the FTC’s settlement with AT&T back in October 2014, and we have been following the story ever since.
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Look Out for Fake Chicago Cubs Memorabilia, Sports Fans!
108 years of dry spell for the Chicago Cubs have come to an end this year! Your BBB® has some bad news about this, unfortunately. As fans from all around the country celebrate the historic victory, the FBI warns them to be on the lookout for fake Chicago Cubs memorabilia:
“Following the great season the Chicago Cubs just had, counterfeiters may see this time as a good opportunity to take advantage
The One Ring Scam: Everything You Need to Know About It
Your BBB® warns that there is a new scam on the horizon! If you ever had your phone ring once and didn’t recognize the number, be glad: you just saved yourself $30! Scammers use a bunch of international area codes that don’t require a foreign code to dial up to charge people up to $30...