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A Warning from BBB of the Tri-Counties ( https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-...

) Welcome to this week’s edition of Your Moment of Trust! Some consumers have recently been getting text messages stating a major delivery carrier needs them to"update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking on a link. The problem? The text is a scam, and the link results in the theft of personal information. Most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep. But with millions of packages delivered each year, con artists and thieves have developed many ways to steal from shoppers. Fortunately, there are also many ways to protect yourself from their shady tactics.  

BBB of the Tri-Counties podcast:

The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute) is partnering with Amazon and Capital One to help people learn about scams, report them, and avoid losing money and/or personal information by enhancing the capabilities of the BBB Scam Tracker online reporting tool. The new features make it easier for consumers to identify scams and report them while arming partners with more robust data on scammers to better protect consumers. A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast.  

A Warning from BBB of the Tri-Counties:

Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient of cannabis, is now legal in many US states and Canadian provinces. If youwant to try it, watch out for scams. BBB Scam Tracker received dozens of reports from frustrated consumers who thought they bought discounted CBD online but ended up with hundreds of dollars in credit card charges.  Don't miss this important episode!
A BIG thank you to Ayers Automotive Repair in Santa Barbara for sponsoring this podcast.