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For Black History Month, BBB salutes pioneering business leaders who paved the way for others to follow! Today, BBB honors Marie M. Daly. She is the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. #BBBBlackHistoryMonth https://www.biography.com/scientist/marie-m-daly

By taking just a few practical measures, you can help make the upcoming year fraud-free for you and your family. https://www.bbb.org//19090-bbbs-top-five-resolutions-for-a #BBB #NonProfit #NonProfitOrganization #Business #BusinessOwner #BusinessTips #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #LABusiness #SiliconValley #Fraud #FraudPrevention

Thinking of remodeling your home this year? Find a general contractor to help you with the project. #BBB #Business #BusinessOwner #BusinessTips #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #LABusiness #FinancialServices

How can you help Hurricane Laura victims? BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers tips to those seeking to make donations for Hurricane Laura efforts. https://bit.ly/3lrEV0g #BBB #HurricaneLaura #Donations

Read the BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report to find out how scams are being perpetrated, who’s targeted, which scams have the greatest impact, and more. https://bit.ly/33FyqRf #BBB #ScamTracker BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

Did you know that 44% of Americans have encountered government impostor scams? During the pandemic, names of top government agencies are being used or impersonated to scam, manipulate and steal from unwitting consumers. Read our report here: https://bit.ly/3ijGQlc

If you’ve lost your jobs during the pandemic, you’re financially vulnerable are more likely to fall for employment scams. Read BBB’s report and be aware: BBB.org/EmploymentScams #BBB #ScamTracker #EmploymentScam

Paying in installments for online purchases? Sounds like a great deal, but be careful. Here are some tips to help you make informed decisions and avoid getting in over your head. https://bit.ly/3ktgxej #BBB #Tips #Financing BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

As the auto industry starts to recover, more consumers are turning to #BBB to find trustworthy dealers. We analyzed 98K complaints and customer reviews and here are the things you should consider when buying a car: https://bit.ly/3gM1uKr #BBB #CarDealership #CustomerSurvey BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

How are you building trust with clients? Here are seven hacks on how businesses are restoring trust with customers during COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2QyAfaG #ThursdayThoughts #StartWithTrust #business #entrepreneur #success #motivation #marketing BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

Locked out of your own home? Be careful not to fall for a locksmith scam. When you’re desperate, it’s easy to overlook red flags and fall prey to a scammer. Get to know the signs of a locksmith scam ahead of time to avoid getting victimized. https://bit.ly/33K7Ki0 #BBB #ScamAlert BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

With social distancing, camping has become a popular way to spend the summer. BBB recommends the following tips for buying camping gear that will best suit your needs. https://bit.ly/33IihdG #BBB #Tips BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

We all want to feel safe in our homes. Dishonest companies use this to their advantage. Beware of unscrupulous home security system pitches. BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley has advice for homeowners who may become targets of home security system ripoffs: https://bit.ly/2XKKKf2 #BBB #ScamAlert BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

BBB warns consumers about Great Moving after receiving complaints from consumers in 26 states who complained that extra fees were added on the day of scheduled move, doubling or tripling the agreed rate listed in the contract. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3gKjyV8 #BBB #Warning #ConsumerComplaints BBB Los Angeles-Silicon Valley

College students heading back to campus are preoccupied with COVID-19 precautions, so fighting fraud isn’t a priority. BBB recommends these tips to avoid identity theft on campus: https://bit.ly/3fLdPxb #BBB #IdentityTheft

BBB Scam Alert: Don't plant mystery seeds from China. Unmarked seed packets are arriving in mailboxes around the US with no return address. https://bit.ly/30X3itv #BBB #StartWithTrust #BetterBusinessBureau #ScamAlert #BBBLASV