
About
Restoring Trust® is a community-powered initiative of BBB Foundation, the 501(c)(3) social impact arm of Better Business Bureau. We help families recover from harmful encounters with dishonest businesses, especially in the trades industries. Whether it’s a home left in disrepair or a vehicle rendered unusable, the damage from fraud goes deeper than just physical.
Our mission is to restore more than homes and vehicles: we aim to restore trust, dignity, and peace of mind. By connecting fraud survivors with vetted, philanthropic Accredited Businesses, we help rebuild what was lost and remind the community that good business still exists.
Together, we’re proving that trust can be repaired and ethical businesses are ready to lead the way.
Interested in joining Restoring Trust to lend your services to people who need it most? Let’s talk about how we can partner to lift up our community.
You can donate directly to BBB Foundation now and support the work of Restoring Trust.
BBB Foundation relies on community support to grow Restoring Trust and help more families recover from fraud. By becoming a sponsor, your business invests in a charitable organization and earns meaningful, year round visibility as a trusted partner committed to rebuilding lives and strengthening our marketplace.
If you have experienced fraud or been harmed by a business and need help repairing your home or vehicle, you are in the right place. Restoring Trust evaluates each request and, when feasible, seeks to connect individuals with reputable businesses who may assist with recovery.
Every Restoring Trust project reminds us how important it is to hire carefully from the start. Taking a few extra steps before signing a contract can help protect your investment, reduce your risk of fraud and connect you with contractors who have earned a reputation for trust and integrity.
Thank you to our sponsors!


Restoring Trust 2025 Impact
Community value generated
$1.1M+ total community value
$774,500 consumer loss addressed
$397,000+ in-kind and monetary donations
Business participation
40+ ethical businesses donated labor and services
Beneficiary outcomes
83% reported low trust before program
100% reported high trust in businesses after
100% reported increased community trust
Program reach
7 projects and families served
4 U.S. states
Support Restoring Trust
You can donate directly to BBB Foundation
For questions about our program, please email [email protected].
Scam survival resources
If you have experienced a scam or any kind of fraud:
Please visit our Scam Survival Toolkit to guide you through the recovery process.
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