A Postcard for A “Free” Giftcard?
An area consumer received a postcard stating, “Good news! You are eligible to receive $100 in gift savings good at Wal-Mart or Target!” It had instructions on the card to call a number in Boston to...
View ArticleUsed Car Purchase Requires Certificate of Title
A lawsuit by the Ohio Attorney General against an area car dealer highlights the need to be careful and know your rights when buying a used car. The lawsuit accuses the dealership of failing to provide...
View ArticleRead, Research Reverse Mortgages Carefully
Homeowners aged 62 or older, considering a reverse mortgage should know there are many advantages and some drawbacks. Several ads tout the benefits of reverse mortgages such as allowing homeowners to...
View ArticleDon’t Get Squeezed By A Bad Deal
BBB® reminds consumers the Lemon Law helps new car buyers in the event there are problems with a newly purchased vehicle. A Cincinnati man complained that his dealership, “Would not do the right thing...
View ArticleBBB AUTO LINE Makes Lemonade Out of Lemons
Continuing from our Did You Know files we feature BBB AUTO LINE where consumers receive one on one assistance when filing a Lemon Law complaint. So much can happen between the time you drive your brand...
View ArticleSubscribers Beware: Renewal Notice Not True
BBB® is warning about phony bill collectors claiming to be working for the Cincinnati Enquirer. A Cincinnati woman says she received a “Notice of renewal/New order” bill in the mail for the Cincinnati...
View ArticleRemote Fix May Result In Viral Problem
BBB is warning about a computer repair scam in which callers tell consumers their computers are infected with a virus and are told they can help fix it. BBB has received numerous calls about it in the...
View ArticleScammers Filter Through Do Not Call List
BBB® continues to receive calls and questions from consumers receiving automated phone calls from telemarketers even though they are on the Do Not Call list. In fact, there have been reports of...
View ArticleWork From Home Opportunity May Not Ring True
BBB® is warning about work-from-home scams and other jobs for those seeking to make a little extra money this holiday season. The Ohio Attorney General’s office says it has received more than 100...
View ArticleThe Untruths of IRS, Debt Collection Calls
BBB® is telling consumers to be alert to scammers claiming to be bill collectors for government agencies. These scams are coming in the form of phone calls in which the caller is demanding immediate...
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