Columbus, OH – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday—oh my! This year brings even more opportunities for consumers to compare, share, and shop with an abundance of deals already in motion. Judy Dollison, Better Business Bureau President, highlights a concerning trend: online shopping scams have…
If you thought parallel parking was scary, try paranormal parking at this haunted Oklahoma parking lot. That’s right, the Sooner State has a haunted parking lot. Sure, why not? I mean we have every other kind of haunting you can think of. There are haunted houses, restaurants, hospitals, bars, forests,…
This is the time of the year that brings out the best of us. People become much more charitable in their giving. We look forward to time with family and loved ones, and there’s just an overall feeling of peace and good will. But it can also bring the worst…
If you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. According to the latest update to the BBB Puppy Scam Study, the average dollar amount lost per victim is $850. And as consumers rely on the internet to find new pets, they will be met with a…
If you are shopping online for a pet this holiday season, use caution. According to the latest update to the BBB Puppy Scam Study, the average dollar amount lost per victim is $850. And as consumers rely on the internet to find new pets, they will be met with a…
The holiday season means a whirlwind of shopping, office parties and family dinners. It’s a lot of fun … and a lot of work. Fortunately, many restaurant chains are offering the chance to refuel — and giving our wallets a break — with freebies, discounts, exclusive Christmas menu items and…
Shopping online during the holidays can simplify gift-giving but also leaves you vulnerable to potential fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams, robbing them of their personal information, money, and holiday spirit. While you know that online scams happen, you may…
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of possible scams this holiday season. MICHIGAN, USA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers of possible scams designed to steal personal information and credit card numbers. The BBB shared tips on how to…
gpointstudio / iStock.com Giving pre-owned gifts seems to be a trend on the rise this holiday season. Roughly 78% of Americans said they are likely to buy pre-owned gifts this holiday season, according to a survey conducted by OfferUp, a mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the U.S….
Ever since COVID pushed us head-first into a new everything-from-home way of life, cybercriminals have been more active than ever. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching and Christmas just around the corner, you can expect those criminals to be working overtime. In this guide, we’ll show you how…
