BBB Charitable & Educational Fund Straight Talk Articles
Straight Talk Articles
Straight Talk is a weekly tips column produced by the BBB and published in the Canton Repository, Massillon Idependent, 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 to avoid fraudulent practices.
Weekly Article
March 31, 2024 - Carefully select contractors for home projects
March 24, 2024 - Don't fall for fake subscription notices
March 17, 2024 - Protect yourself from IRS tax scams
March 10, 2024 - Avoid voice cloning scams
March 3, 2024 - Beware SAT prep scams
February 25, 2024 - Four ways to avoid falling for medical billing scam
February 18, 2024 - Avoid falling for scams when booking a hotel
February 11, 2024 - Four ways to avoid romance scams
February 4, 2024 - Think twice before taking that Facebook quiz
January 28, 2024 - Don't fall for that parking ticket
January 21, 2024 - Proceed carefully if 'friend' asks for financial assist
January 14, 2024 - Carefully study weight loss ads, offers
January 7, 2024 - How to spot a phony Ozempic seller
December 31, 2023 - Watch out for personalized products on social media
December 24, 2023 - Five ways to avoid delivery scams
December 17, 2023 - That good deal might not be from HSN or QVC
December 10, 2023 - Don't for for retailers discrete shipping fees
December 3, 2023 - Don't fall for scam when shopping for hot toys