BBB Charitable & Educational Fund Straight Talk Articles
Straight Talk Articles
Straight Talk is a weekly tips column produced by the BBB and published in the Canton Repository, Massillon Idependent, Times Reporter, The Press News/Alliance Review, The Free Press Standard, Clay County Free Press, Mountain Messenger, Glenville News, The Herald Dispatch, The Bargain Hunter and The Budget. The articles help local consumers to avoid fraudulent practices.
Weekly Article
October 27, 2024 - Avoid scams during health care open enrollment
October 20, 2024 - Handle mail from mortgage company carefully
October 13, 2024 - Don't fall for cryptocurrency scams on TikTok
October 6, 2024 - Donating to Helene victims? Select your charities carefully
September 29, 2024 - 'Card declined' error could bring fraudulent charges
September 15, 2024 - BBB warns about costly voicemail hacking scheme
September 8, 2024 - Avoid scammers when buying a puppy
September 1, 2024 - Disaster victims should watch for document scammers
August 25, 2024 - Watch out for 'verified account' scammers
August 18, 2024 - QR codes at center of variety of scams
August 11, 2024 - Be careful with streaming links for high school sports
August 4, 2024 - Be alert when looking to rent party goods
July 28, 2024 - Jury duty scams still carry heavy cost for victims
July 21, 2024 - Watch for common online shopping scams
July 14, 2024 - This phishing scam claims a process server is looking for you
July 7, 2024 - Don't fall for passport renewal scams
June 30, 2024 - Don't fall for sweepstakes scam on Publishers Clearing House
June 23, 2024 - Don't fall for utility impostors while temperatures soar
June 16, 2024 - Free solar panel offers can be costly
June 9, 2024 - Don't fall for asphalt pavers' scams
June 2, 2024 - Airfare scams targeting travelers
May 26, 2024 - How to avoid scams while moving
May 19, 2024 - Here's how to spot a fake 'home warranty' scheme
May 12, 2024 - Don't fall for Facebook scam that targets passwords
May 5, 2024 - Don't fall for toll payment text scam
April 28, 2024 - How to avoid rental scams while planning a party
April 21, 2024 - 'Can you hear me?' scam is still ringing
April 14, 2024 - Be careful with paperwork, private info to avoid identity theft
April 7, 2024 - Protect yourselves from 'storm chasers' after a disaster
March 31, 2024 - Carefully select contractors for home projects
March 24, 2024 - Don't fall for fake subscription notices
March 17, 2024 - Protect yourself from IRS tax scams
March 10, 2024 - Avoid voice cloning scams
March 3, 2024 - Beware SAT prep scams
February 25, 2024 - Four ways to avoid falling for medical billing scam
February 18, 2024 - Avoid falling for scams when booking a hotel
February 11, 2024 - Four ways to avoid romance scams
February 4, 2024 - Think twice before taking that Facebook quiz
January 28, 2024 - Don't fall for that parking ticket
January 21, 2024 - Proceed carefully if 'friend' asks for financial assist
January 14, 2024 - Carefully study weight loss ads, offers
January 7, 2024 - How to spot a phony Ozempic seller
December 31, 2023 - Watch out for personalized products on social media
December 24, 2023 - Five ways to avoid delivery scams
December 17, 2023 - That good deal might not be from HSN or QVC
December 10, 2023 - Don't for for retailers discrete shipping fees
December 3, 2023 - Don't fall for scam when shopping for hot toys