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Opinion

  • BBB names top ten scams of 2011

     BBB investigates thousands of scams every year! Our new Scam Source (www.bbb.org/scam) is a comprehensive resource on scam investigations from BBBs around the country, with tips from BBB, law enforcement and others.

    You can sign up to receive our Scam Alerts by email, and you can also be a scam detective yourself by reporting scams you’ve discovered. We’ve divided scams up into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each, plus our Scam of the Year.

     

    Top Job Scam

  • ‘Superman’ may be only way to save...

      After putting it off for months, over the Christmas break I took the time to watch the education documentary Waiting for Superman.

  • BBB Tips on Returns and Exchanges

     A survey by the National Retail Federation shows more than one in three consumers, 38 percent, are expected to return at least some portion of their holiday gifts this year.

    When it comes to returns and exchanges, not every retailer is the same!

    Some businesses even implement separate policies around special sales and holidays. BBB is encouraging consumers to carefully read and understand all policies before buying or returning.Your BBB has the following advice for hassle-free returns and exchanges:

  • Students watch out before filing...

     Income tax season is fast approaching, and students may want to consider these tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) to help the process go more smoothly.

  • Easy road will be one more traveled...

     Making the tough decision might wind up to be the easiest choice -especially when one has an opportunity to reflect.

  • BBB Tips for Avoiding the Holiday...

    The holidays are a time of cheer, but they can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather on the road. Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday season.

  • BBB Alert: Phishing Attack Using...

     The Better Business Bureau is issuing an urgent scam alert cautioning businesses and consumers about an email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint.


    The email contains a dangerous attachment regarding a complaint and appears to direct recipients to the BBB website. This is a scam. The BBB does not send complaints as attachments via email.

  • What should parents expect from...

     National surveys tend to indicate public dissatisfaction with public education, yet those same surveys generally find that parents are quite satisfied with their local public schools.  The same phenomenon is seen when surveying opinions about Congress, which people tend to not like, and their own Congressman, who is generally held in high regard. 

  • Give a life changing gift...The...

    Because of the hard times we now live in and the financial stress many of us face, your Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Office is offering the 13 week easy-to-follow Financial Peace University course from January 16th through April 2nd.

    It will help you gain Financial Peace! Don’t wait any longer to: Get Control of Your Money, Tell Your Money What to Do, Stop Struggling to Make Ends Meet, and Change Your Family’s Future!

  • Guide to gift card giving: BBB...

    The holiday shopping season is in full swing! For those of you looking to give gift cards to family and friends this year, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.

  • Plenty of holiday events in Bullitt

     Bullitt County will welcome the holiday season with open arms starting this weekend.

  • Check privacy policy on Dear Santa...

     There are dozens of domain names registered in the name of “Old St. Nick,” offering children a wide range of opportunities to email Santa. Sadly, some of the websites aren’t always so trustworthy. Some can potentially be a dangerous way to share personal information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising parents to do their homework before letting their child write to Santa this holiday season.

  • Findings of plan will be interesting

     On Dec. 6, months of work by various committees will be unveiled to Bullitt Fiscal Court.

  • Guide to Gift Card Giving: BBB...

     The holiday shopping season is in full swing! For those of you looking to give gift cards to family and friends this year, BBB is recommending that you do your research before purchasing a gift card.

  • Future must be addressed for parks

     When parks and recreation is discussed in Bullitt County - which is pretty seldom - there are often more questions than answers.

  • BBB Tips on the Top Holiday Scams

     Scammers are busy this time of the year! Whether it’s on the internet, at the stores, or even at your front door…they are ready to take your hard-earned cash! Here are some tips from the BBB on scams to look out for.

  • BBB Tips on Black Friday Shopping

      It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. Remember, all deals are not created equal and the fine print is often the most important thing! Before you head out the door for a block buster and get caught up in the frenzy, BB offers these tips:

  • Big issues will face legislators in...

     FRANKFORT – When the General Assembly opens the 2012 Regular Session in early January, there is no doubt what the top issue will be: enacting the state’s budget for the next two years.

    Redrawing state House, Senate and congressional districts, something done after each Census, will likely be prominent as well, especially in the session’s opening weeks.

  • BBB Issues Warning About Veterans’...

     Some of the most cynical scams target service members, their families, and veterans, warns the Better Business Bureau. Veterans’ Day is a key opportunity for scammers who would target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly vets.

    BBB Military Line provides free financial literacy and consumer protection services to the military community, as well as information on the latest scams, schemes, and ID theft tactics that threaten them. Among the scams to watch out for:

  • BBB Hot Topics: November 2011

      Check out the latest scams and bad business in BBB’s November 2011 Hot Topics!