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BBB Tip: Navigating the car-buying experience | Business

Countless high school graduates are preparing for the next chapter in their lives over the summer season, whether entering the workforce, enrolling in college or enlisting in the military.

Regardless of their plans, an everyday necessity most recent graduates share is to have safe, reliable transportation, especially if their plans include moving to areas with few mass transportation options.

While some parents can provide a working vehicle to their children as a graduation gift, other graduates embrace their first opportunity to purchase a big-ticket item with varying confidence levels.

Purchasing a vehicle is not a task to be taken lightly and includes hours of research, thought and planning. With limited funds and a short timeframe, many young consumers turn to online marketplaces to search for and purchase a vehicle. Others enter a car dealership and find themselves unprepared to close the deal on their chosen vehicle. Unfamiliarity with financial terms,

Bogus broker takes victim for $20,000, according to BBB of Central New England

With so much talk about investing and cryptocurrency these days, many people don’t want to miss out on an opportunity. But when there’s lots of money involved, the scammers come out. Recently, Better Business Bureau learned of a frightening new investment scam.

BBB of Central New England spoke with a scam victim who lost $20,000 working with someone claiming to be a broker in a downtown Worcester office.

“Marissa” the broker was really just a front for a con artist, who used sophisticated tactics to steal the victim’s money.

The victim, Katy, a young adult who researches videos on YouTube on ways to make money, found Marissa’s contact information in the YouTube comments section, where someone said she’s honest and a good broker. Katy looked Marissa up on Google and things appeared to check out. A fake website looked authentic. Marissa even sent Katy a copy of a fake driver’s

Research before you click for online event tickets: BBB

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute deal or need a ticket to a sold-out concert, there are a lot of reasons why fans buy event tickets from online resellers, says the Better Business Bureau.

It is the summer of events!

As many previously postponed events return across the country, consumers are looking forward to festivals, concerts, sporting events and other fun events this summer.

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute deal or need a ticket to a sold-out concert, there are a lot of reasons why fans buy event tickets from online resellers.

Sometimes, ticket resellers will even have tickets before the official sale date, due to season ticket holders, band fan club members and the like, who often get tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall for fake ticket scams or simply overpay, so it pays to do your homework.

BBB warns local businesses about handymen and contractor scam

If you’re a small business owner in the Mid-South, FOX13 has a warning for you.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) said scammers are targeting handymen and contractors across the Mid-South.

When it starts to warm up, the BBB said business scams really start to increase.

FOX13′s reporter Mandy Hrach spoke with a local painter and said he’s been targeted four times over the past couple of months.

“I get a text saying they want me to get an estimate on a job,” Harry Camp, the owner of ‘The Paint Doctor’ said.

As a painter in Memphis, most of Camp’s customers learn about him by word of mouth.

He said it wasn’t out of the ordinary when he got a text from someone he didn’t know about a job.

“They use houses and target houses that are either for sale or for rent and of course, they can look on Zillow

BBB Tip: How to choose a tax preparer | Local News

BUFFALO — This year, taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 18 deadline. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. However, not all tax preparers have the same level of experience and training.

Here are Better Business Bureau’s tips for finding someone you can trust with your finances and sensitive personal information.

Review the tax preparer’s credentials. EAs, CPAs, and tax attorneys are all qualified to represent their clients to the IRS on all matters. Other preparers can help you with forms and basic matters, but cannot represent you in case of an audit. Don’t be afraid to ask about these or other qualifications before you hire someone.

Be wary of spectacular promises. If a tax preparer promises you larger refunds than the competition, this is