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(December 12, 2018) Buffalo, NY – The internet is rife with ads and links leading to pictures of celebrities and “miracle” products that promise easy weight loss, whiter teeth, or disappearing wrink...

Smart Shopping for Auto Repairs You can help avoid trouble with an unreliable or dishonest repair shop by following these tips: • Deal only with a registered shop. Make sure there’s a green and white...

While your kids may be too busy enjoying the last few days of summer to think about returning to the classroom and retailers have already kicked off back-to-school season about a month ago – you m...

As the college Class of 2018 ventures out into the working world, many of them will choose to work for themselves, or at least entertain the thought. A variety of factors - less security in the...

The automotive world is still buzzing about the massive airbag recall covering many millions of vehicles in the U.S. from nearly two-dozen brands. Here’s what you need to know about the problem; w...

NYS A.G. Releases Top Ten Frauds of 2017 – Warns NY Consumers to Beware of Scammers The Attorney General also offered a list of tips all consumers should use to protect themselves and their f...

NEW YORK - Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued guidance for federal student loan borrowers, who seek to qualify for forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (“PSLF”) beg...

Buffalo, NY (September 8, 2017)—Equifax, Inc. this week announced that it was the target of a cybersecurity incident that could potentially impact over 143 million U.S. consumers. People can use this...

NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a consumer alert following the report that Equifax Inc., one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, experienced a massive bre...

An estimated half of the cars that flooded during Harvey will be sold with no flood label And most will end up in northern states Can you spot a flood car? Cosmetic fixes often fool unsuspecting...

Arlington, VA – Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance are advising people who want to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey to do so with caution and make sure their donations get to t...

A typical high school curriculum offers anything from the traditional subjects of language arts, algebra and U.S. history to the not-so-traditional subjects, such as gardening, therapeutic dance and b...

1. Take an inventory of the supplies your child already has. You’ll be amazed at the forgotten notebooks, pens, markers and rulers you can find in a drawer or last year’s backpack. Don’t forget the s...

Lower wages and higher medical costs are putting retiring women at greater risk for financial ruin than men, according to a recent survey. Seventy percent of nursing home residents are women, and the...

Millennials could be risking their financial future as they craft ways to tackle their student loans, car payments and credit card debt. New research indicates that many are overusing credit cards,...

Entrepreneurial college students, high school students, and transitioning veterans are invited to apply to present at the annual North Country Regional Business Plan Competition at Clarkson...

Be on the lookout for an email scam focusing on payroll records. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been made aware that another email scam is making its way to taxpayers as tax season begins. In...

Cyber Monday was the official kick-off to the online holiday shopping season and one of biggest online shopping days of the year. Although Cyber Monday is ideal for nabbing on-line bargains, it is...

Buffalo, NY (October 13, 2016) — Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is warning people that a utility scam is popping up in parts of our area. National Grid says scammers are targeting its cust...

When CBC News reported on the black market cellphone industry, it sparked outrage from some readers about price discrepancies across Canada. Because various cellular plan prices are much cheaper in...

Before You Buy: The Right Toy for the Right Age All toys sold as new in the United States should contain a manufacturer’s recommended age range for the item, determined by national standards that take...

Buffalo, NY (August 30, 2016)—Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Upstate New York is warning the public about scammers asking for iTunes gift cards as a method of payment. The trend began to appear in r...

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to teaching how to establish and maintain good financial habits. The month provides a good opportunity to assess whether you have a solid plan in pl...

You need to be aware of when answering the phone from unknown numbers. Being diligent on the phone is one way of protecting yourself and your family from potential scams. Always ask questions and if...