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Straight Talk Articles
Straight Talk is a weekly tips column produced by the BBB and published in the Canton Repository, Massillon Independent, 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 avoid fraudulent practices.
Weekly Article
March 1, 2026 - 4 ways to avoid medical billing scams
February 22, 2026 - 4 ways to spot SAT prep scams
February 15, 2026 - Offers of free roof inspection might be a scam
February 8, 2026 - BBB warns about online Valentine's flower scams
February 1, 2026 - BBB lists ways to spot, avoid delivery scams
January 25, 2026 - 10 ways to avoid fake ticket schemes
January 18, 2026 - BBB shares tips to avoid IRS identity thieves
January 11, 2026 - BBB's 7 ways to avoid weight-loss scams
January 4, 2026 - BBB's 8 tips to pick the right gym for a new year of fitness
December 28, 2025 - 5 ways to spot 'out of stock' scams
December 21, 2025 - Survey scam gets a holiday twist
December 14, 2025 - Help children select safe holiday apps
December 7, 2025 - Don't fall for 'friend' gift card scam
November 30, 2025 - Beware of a package delivery scam over the holiday
November 23, 2025 - Don't fall for 'Secret Sister' gift exchange this Christmas
November 16, 2025 - How to spot 'hot toy' scams
November 9, 2025 - 6 ways to avoid scams for Veterans
November 2, 2025 - Calls in debt collection scam bringing out fear
October 26, 2025 - Learn why 'synthetic ID theft' is a dangerous new scam tactic
October 19, 2025 - BBB warns of Halloween costume 'deals' that are all trick, no treat
October 12, 2025 - Watch for this scam as you plan your holiday decorations
October 5, 2025 - As Medicare open enrollment starts, beware health care cons coming your way
September 28, 2025 - Don't fall for used car prices that seem just a bit too low
September 21, 2025 - Cryptocurrency scams popping up on TikTok
September 14, 2025 - How to tell if that sponsored ad is a scam
September 7, 2025 - Key steps can help protect children's online safety
August 31, 2025 - Spend carefully on Labor Day travel, shopping
August 24, 2025 - BBB warns about fake 'going-out-of-business' sales
August 17, 2025 - Avoid fake Labubus with these BBB tips
August 10, 2025 - Be wary if a loan processing company calls
August 3, 2025 - BBB warns college students of potential scams
July 27, 2025 - BBB shares steps to take to recover from a scam
July 20, 2025 - BBB lists 5 ways to avoid falling for a paving scam
July 13, 2025 - BBB shares 13 tips for wise giving after tragedies
July 6, 2025 - Shoppers, use care with July offer, online sales
June 29, 2025 - If you've lost a pet, watch out for scammers
June 22, 2025 - Here's how to avoid falling for a marketing pyramid scheme
June 15, 2025 - Be wary of calls from process servers threatening jail
June 1, 2025 - Don't fall for a moving scam.
May 18, 2025 - Don't fall for fake streaming service deals
May 11, 2025 - New graduates need to be wary of loan, tuition, job, and rental scams, BBB says
May 4, 2025 - BBB urges those 55 and older to watch for various scams
April 27, 2025 - 8 ways to spot a fake online product review
April 13, 2025 - Spring cleaning should include protecting your digital life
April 6, 2025 - 5 ways to avoid email business phishing scams