Opinion

 With concerts, games, and festivals in full swing this summer, many fans are eager to purchase tickets to their favorite events. However, before committing to a purchase, BBB warns to beware of ticket scams!

Many tend to seek out tickets on classified sites. Unfortunately, this is where many scam artists lurk. For instance, fake tickets are often posted on Craigslist, with “too-good-to-be-true” prices. The seller asks the buyer to pay through wire services, like Western Union then the buyer never receives the tickets.

 The Bullitt County Public School System is in excellent shape to raise the dropout age from 16 to 18.

 It is yet another time when Bullitt Countians have an opportunity to shine.

 The wedding planning season is in full swing - and bridal expos are headed to the Louisville area in the coming weeks! Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) has helpful tips for future brides and bridesmaids attending a show.

 BBB is receiving calls from local consumers who say they are annoyed after receiving automated calls promising them a free medical alert system.

The system is supposed to help protect seniors in the event of break-ins or medical emergencies.

The scam has put groups across the U.S. on alert. The automated “robo-call” comes from a company identifying itself as “Emergency Medical Alert Systems,” “Senior Safety Alert,” “Senior Emergency Care,” “Senior Safe Alert,” or something similar.

 It may not be the perfect situation; however, the efforts being made in Mount Washington to install decorative sidewalks through its downtown district should be commended.

   The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious of scam artists who prey upon people in need and those who want to help them. “Scam artists come out of the woodwork after a disaster strikes,” says Reanna Smith-Hamblin, Vice President of the BBB serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky, “and they are willing to do anything to take your money.”

Here are some tips on how to protect yourself when disaster strikes:

  FRANKFORT – Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware.  The 2013 national “Click It or Ticket” Memorial Day seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 20 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. 

 I had a gas station back in 1967. That is when you had to pump gas for your customers. You had to do this in bad weather out in rain or snow or whatever the weather might be. I did some mechanic work, changed oil, sold tires, the usual thing you do to run the business. It is hard to find a good hardworking person to help you unless you are there with them all of the time.