Tri State Better Business Bureau
BBB Warns: Social Media Scams Are On The Rise
Today, your BBB® heard the tale of another consumer who was approached by a fraudster on social media. This fraudster sent a friend request to our consumer who informed BBB that it was an “old high school friend” who approached her out of the blue...
A Fun Way to Get Fit
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your health? Your BBB® brings you news of a challenge that might be just the incentive for you. It’s called the “1 Billion Steps Challenge.” It is sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA) whose mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status and whose vision is to create the healthiest nation by t
Is Your Password on the List of the 25 Worst Passwords of 2016?
Your BBB® has examined the data breach statistics from 2016. Would it surprise you to learn that in 2016 there were 3000 publically reported data breaches that exposed more than 22 billion records? Can you guess the cause of 63% of the data breaches...
Best Deals of the Month: Look Out for These 7 Items
If you are looking to purchase something and save money this time of year, your BBB® has done some research on this topic and wishes to share with consumers a few tips and tricks. Now that the holidays are over, here are 7 items worth considering:
Bedding and linens
If you feel like your bedroom could use an upgrade, January is probably a good month for that...
Beware of New Tech Savvy Gmail Scam
Your BBB® has learned of a new scam on the block. This time around it is Gmail users that are being targeted. Here is what you need to know and look for.
This email phishing scam is a little on the scarier side due to the fact that it is even fooling some very high tech people...
13 Ways to Improve Your Finances This Year
If you feel like you need to improve your finances, you are not the only one. Let BBB® tell you all about these 13 ways to improve your finances this year. And no, you won’t have to cut back on anything. Isn’t that great?
1. Cancel a subscription
Think about all those magazines you get every month: how many of them do you really read...
Tips to Find a Doctor for Those Winter Sniffles
‘Tis the season for the common cold! If you don’t already have a physician or need to change your current one, your BBB® has the following tips to finding a good doctor.
I am sure most of you just do your research online, looking up reviews on Yelp or Angie’s list, but do you really want to find your doctor the same way you find your restaurant...
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...
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...