Protecting personal information
Shred Day gives Marylanders a practical way to dispose of sensitive documents. At the Foundation’s 2026 event, about 1,400 people attended and over 30 tons of documents were shredded.
National impact. Local action.
Knowing how a scam works can help someone recognize it before they lose money or share personal information. The Foundation brings that knowledge into Maryland communities through practical education and timely warnings.
BBB Scam Tracker helps people research suspicious activity and learn from scams others have reported. Together, these resources give Marylanders useful information when it can still make a difference.
THE FOUNDATION AT WORK
See how the work takes shape.
From free document shredding to business education, the Foundation puts practical programs and resources into the community.
Explore Shred Day
Making ethical business visible
The Torch Awards for Ethics recognize local businesses that put their values into practice, in how they lead, serve customers, and contribute to their communities. Meet the 2026 winners and finalists.
Identifying the riskiest scams
Which scams cause the greatest harm, and how do they work? BBB’s Scam Tracker Risk Report examines reported scams to show who is being targeted, how scammers operate, and where people are most vulnerable.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Bringing scam prevention into the room.
The Foundation brings practical presentations on scams and identity theft to libraries and community organizations. BBB’s 2025 outreach included Perry Hall, Pikesville, Keswick, and Thurmont.
What participants are saying
“I truly enjoyed the presentation. The presenters were personable and shared valuable information.”
“Learned specifics about scams I was unaware of.”
“You are really doing something helpful and meaningful.”
- Workshop Participants [light edits for clarity & length]
TIMELY WARNINGS
Taking scam alerts to a wider audience.
When new scams emerge, BBB works with local news outlets to explain what’s happening, what warning signs to recognize, and what people can do to protect themselves.
Leadership and Reporting Archive
Damon L. Smith, MD (Chair) — Owner/Cofounder, Trusted Hearts Homecare Solutions
Joe Ayler (Vice Chair) — Owner, Tar Heel Construction Group, LLC
JP Krahel, PhD, CPA — Accounting Department Chair and Professor of Accounting, Loyola University Maryland
Adam Blenckstone — Manager, Ticket & Hospitality Sales, Baltimore Ravens
Krister Dunn — Chief Operating Officer, Epoch, Inc.
Drew Laundry — Account Executive, Kelly Benefits Strategies
Kashonna Marrow — President, Simply Kashonna | Leading Forward
Joslyn Wolfe — Publisher, Focus on Women Magazine
Mission: Empower all businesses, customers and donors to create a trusted marketplace where all members of the community can engage with confidence.
Vision: To create a marketplace where businesses and their customers form a trusted community.
BBB of Greater Maryland
BBB Greater Maryland Foundation
Help more Marylanders recognize a scam before it costs them.
Your donation helps the Foundation bring practical scam prevention education to more communities across Greater Maryland. Support presentations and resources that help people spot warning signs, protect personal information, and make informed decisions.