Tag: Better Business Bureau

  • Lookout: Contractor Scams

    Recently, across the Islands, senior citizens have become the target of “contractor” scams, where scammers perform home improvement and repairs that ultimately cheat or rip off consumers. Senior citizens are often the target of these scams primarily because they are more likely to be home during the day, have some form of steady income or…

  • Charity Scams Target Seniors Heavily During the Holiday’s

    Donating money to charity is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Unfortunately, criminals can easily prey on these selfless acts, using a person’s desire to help the less fortunate for their own 
personal gain. Seniors should be especially mindful of fraud schemes during the holidays. The FBI notes that seniors are…

  • Knock-Knock. Whoʻs There? Scam Artist—Thatʻs Who!

    Wouldn’t it be so easy if you knew right away who was going to take advantage of you? Sadly this is not the case, and con artists have perfected the art of scamming for generations. We can protect our friends and family by knowing our consumer rights. If someone comes knocking on your door to…