We here at Ozark Radio News got the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Garland, regional director of the Better Business Bureau about their investigations on scams that have become prominent in the area and nationwide since the beginning of the pandemic. You can hear that interview below:
The BBB would like to remind everyone that scammers often work to scam the elderly especially, but that anyone can be a potential victim, and to be careful with your holiday shopping. Below are resources with which one can educate themselves on how to recognize and avoid potential scams. Ozark Radio News would like to urge everyone to do their shopping this year with care, and to have a happy holiday.
BBB Scam Alert: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/14295-bbb-warning-beware-medicare-and-aca-scams-during-open-enrollment
BBB How to Spot a Fake Text: https://www.bbb.org/all/spot-a-scam/how-to-spot-a-phony-text-message
BBB 12 Scams of Christmas: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/23497-the-naughty-list-bbbs-12-scams-of-christmas
BBB Counterfeit Items: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/26050-bbb-warning-watch-out-for-counterfeit-items-when-shopping-online-this-holiday-season
