BBBR Announces ''Torch Award for Ethics'' Winners
Your BBB Foundation serving Northwest Florida is proud to announce the recipient of the 18th annual Torch Award for Ethics program from its District II area: Okaloosa and Walton County. Island Time Mobile Detailing, LLC, DestinPictured: Island Time Mobile Detailing - Brandon Babb and Christine Mathis Philip Cryar Marine Works, Inc., Santa Rosa Beach Crossover all three districts – Hometown Contractors, Inc. “These recipients exemplify what your BBB stands for: trust, integrity, performance and ethics,”
BBB 12 Scams of Christmas
Be mindful of these scams that could cut into your holiday cheer 1. Misleading social media ads: As you scroll through your social media feed, you often see products advertised. Always research before you buy. BBB Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for, or receiving an item that is counterfeit or much different from the one advertised. The 2022 BBB Online Scams Report found that online
BBB Scam Alert: Preparing to Travel Again? Don't Fall for Lookalike Websites
With the COVID-19 vaccine effort ramping up, people are starting to plan future vacations and work travel. For many, this preparation involves renewing their enrollment in Trusted Traveler programs, such as TSA PreCheck or Global Entry in the United States. Scammers are on to this trend! According to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, con artists are creating lookalike websites in an attempt to trick you out of personal information and money. How the Scam Works You do a web search for one of the programs
