Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Indiana

BBB Tip: Shopping for sports team merchandise? Research the business first.

BBB Tip: Shopping for sports team merchandise? Research the business first. When shopping for a team jersey or other sports memorabilia, watch out for fakes. Scammers know that authentic game-used and/or autographed items can fetch big bucks – especially for items commemorating big games. When shopping online, it can...

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BBB Scam Alert: Looking for love? Don’t fall for a fake dating website

BBB Scam Alert: Looking for love? Don’t fall for a fake dating website You’ve probably heard about romance scams where con artists trick unsuspecting victims into falling in love – and parting with their money. Lately, BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of a new type of romance scam. In this con, it’s the...

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BBB Business Tip: Nine data privacy stats small businesses should know

BBB Business Tip: Nine data privacy stats small businesses should know As a business owner, protecting your company and your clients’ data is a huge concern. With data breaches on the rise, it’s clear that hackers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to steal sensitive information. On the flip side,...

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BBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams

BBB Scam Alert: Tech support scams A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as tech support employees of well-known computer...

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BBB Tip: Buying home gym equipment

BBB Tip: Buying home gym equipment Many people are finding ways to set up a home gym as a way to stay in shape and maybe even stay within their newly resolved budget. But, in some cases, the equipment can be costly. BBB has some tips on what to know when considering gym equipment and...

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BBB presents the 2022 Torch Award Winners

BBB presents the 2022 Torch Award Winners BBB is well known for our work in educating the public about scams and in helping consumers and businesses resolve disputes.  However, our mission is to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust. And we do this not only by calling out and...

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Actor, Speaker Chad J. Willett scheduled for BBB conference keynote

Actor, Speaker Chad J. Willett scheduled for BBB conference keynote BBB Serving Northern Indiana and SCORE Northeast Indiana are excited to announce they’ve selected actor and TEDx speaker Chad J. Willett to deliver the keynote session at the 2022 Build a Better Business Conference on...

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Consumer Advocate: Student loan forgiveness is here. Here’s how to avoid scams

Consumer Advocate: Student loan forgiveness is here. Here’s how to avoid scams The Biden Administration recently announcedthat the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an...

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Consumer Advocate: Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights

Consumer Advocate: Airfare scams are cashing in on canceled flights Airline travel is back in full swing, but scammers are taking advantage of increased flight cancellations with a new con. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer...

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Back to School tips to keep your wallet happy

Back to School tips to keep your wallet happy Back-to-school season means shopping, whether your children learn at home or head to school in person. Before determining what students may need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a...

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