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Your Better Business Bureau's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. To further that mission, we are pleased to provide a member of our professional staff to speak to your organization at no charge!

During this time, we are able to prepare and provide virtual and in-person presentations for:

  • Business/Professional/Civic organizations

  • Rotaries and Chambers of Commerce

  • Older adult groups/Senior centers

  • High schools/Colleges/Student associations

  • Adult education classes

  • Libraries

  • Other local organizations

We can present one of our popular topics or prepare something of particular interest to your group that relates to BBB's work. Presentations can be given as a speech, PowerPoint lecture, classroom instruction or in a format that works for your group; with virtual and webinar capabilities available. BBB can also provide you with free educational brochures pertaining to your topic of interest electronically or by mail.

BBB popular topics

Choose any of the following topics for your event, or let us customize a BBB presentation just for you!

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Avoiding scams & fraud

BBB will discuss the latest scams and fraud, including the riskiest scams, that are targeting Western PA consumers at home, work, and on the internet. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a potential scam and how to report scams through our BBB Scam Tracker.

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BBB Military Line

Service members, veterans and military spouses must be able to discern between a trustworthy business and a scammer or imposter in disguise. During this presentation, we'll discuss free military resources, the riskiest scams reported by military consumers and how to identify them.

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BBB savvy teens

Young adults have been identified as more susceptible to falling for a scam than any other age group. During this program geared toward teens and young adults, BBB will discuss internet safety tips, online purchase fraud, how to identify an employment or financial aid scam and more.

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Fighting financial fraud

This BBB program was developed in partnership with FINRA Investor Education Foundation to empower consumers to spot the signs of a financial scam, recognize scammer behaviors and know where to go to verify legitimate investment professionals. The truth is we’re all at risk.

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Giving wisely to charities

During this educational session, we will discuss BBB Wise Giving Alliance and its Standards for Charity Accountability, as well as tips on how to choose a trustworthy charity and avoid losing your hard-earned money to a fraudulent charity or scam.

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Hiring a home improvement contractor

During this helpful session for homeowners, BBB will provide important tips for hiring a home improvement contractor and understanding contracts. Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner in Pennsylvania and how to avoid falling for a home improvement scheme.

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Protecting your identity

Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in the United States. One incident of ID fraud occurs every three seconds! Learn about the red flags of identity theft, types of information identity thieves are after, and what to do if you become a victim of identity theft.

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Scams & your small business

Scam activity directed at small businesses is growing and pose a significant risk, generally resulting in a higher monetary loss-per-incident than those targeting individuals. BBB will highlight some of the riskiest business scams and how to protect your business and employees from falling victim.

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Scams targeting older adults

No one is immune to scams, so why do older adults report higher median losses? Scammers often target them through phone fraud, impersonation tactics, emergency scams, sweepstakes/lottery scams, and more. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from the most common scams.

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Request a speaker today!

Presentations usually last 30 minutes and may be followed by a question-and-answer session. Requests for longer presentations and luncheon keynote remarks are also welcome.