The point of "Don't Fall for It" is simple. With help from the Better Business Bureau, we identify scams you need to know about.
Every Wednesday at 5:30 on WTVQ, Action News 36 we will tell you about a new scam so you won't become a victim.
We will show you how scam artists are trying to get your money, and some common sense solutions on how to recognize and get out of them.
Click here to go the Lexington BBB Website
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Written by Tom Kenny
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Wednesday, 17 September 2008 09:30 |
With Hurricane Ike causing problems from Texas to Kentucky, there are plenty of ways for people here to fall victim to a scam.
"You've probably seen the devastation in Texas and Louisiana from Hurricane Ike and some folks right here in Kentucky saw some damage to roofs and other areas," says Heather Clary, communications director for the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky. "Your Better Business Bureau warns you to use caution with unknown home repair workers who may appear on the scene suddenly offering services."
The Better Business Bureau offers these tips if your property needs repairs:
- Check out contractors with the BBB.
- Be wary of unsolicited contractors using high pressure to hire now.
- If they won't put a contract in writing, send them packing.
- Beware if all payment is required up front.
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Written by Tom Kenny
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 12:48 |
A lot of people check the classified ads when they're job hunting. There's an enticing ad for a job with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that's been appearing in area newspapers.
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Written by Tom Kenny
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 08:08 |
In the wake of damaging storms that hit Lexington on Tuesday, a lot of people will be hiring contractors to do the repair work.
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