BBB Springfield

🔎 Here are some recent ways scammers are using QR codes:

BBB Scam Alert: Fraudulent QR codes continue to be used in a variety of scams Reports to Better Business Bureau and government agencies detail the various ways scammers are using QR codes to perpetrate fraud. Learn more about how scammers are using QR codes and when to avoid scanning one with these tips from your BBB.

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A huge thank you to U.S. Bank for being the 2024 sponsor for the BBB Student of Ethics award! Your support helps us recognize and reward outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and community involvement. We're grateful for your commitment to fostering ethical values in our youth!

Stay tuned to find out which local student will be awarded a $2500 scholarship at the 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics celebration.

Help us give a big welcome to our newest group of BBB Accredited Businesses!

Congratulations to Baker Construction and Contracting LLC, All American Motorsport & Powersports, Hansens Tree and C&C Truck and Auto! We appreciate your partnership.

Looking to hire a home builder? BBB can help you find a home builder you can trust:

Home builder HQ Looking to hire a home builder? BBB can help you find a home builder you can trust. Are you a home builder? BBB can give you resources to help you run your business.

❓Should I DIY it? Or call in a pro?
❓Consider these 10 factors first and learn when to hire a home maintenance professional:

DIY home maintenance vs. hiring a professional When it comes to DIY home maintenance, the first question is: Are you up for it? There are several factors to consider before deciding whether to tackle a project on your own or hire a professional.

These businesses are celebrating 5 years of BBB Accreditation! 🎉

Nick’s Fencing and Carpentry
Southern Contracting LLC
Roof Masters Remodeling & Solar LLC
Branson Tri Lakes Property Management
Tractor Barn Farm & Lawn
White Plumbing Company, LLC
Springfield Gold & Silver Buyer

Thank you for your continued support! We couldn't do what we do without you!

🤖 Embrace the future of living with AI-powered smart homes
🤖With these new systems, you can know exactly what’s going on in your home, even when you’re away:

BBB Tip: Enhance your home with smart home technology and AI Tips for installing and using AI-powered smart home devices.

🏡 Looking for help maintaining your home? Look no further!
🏡 Maintain your home with help from Better Businesses:

BBB's Home Maintenance HQ: Maintain your home using these tips and help from BBB Accredited Businesses Maintain your home using these tips and help from BBB Accredited Businesses

Buying new supplies and clothes is not enough as your children return to school this year. You also should be thinking about how to help them stay safe online and avoid being easy targets for online scammers:

BBB Tip: Back to school internet safety tips A new school year means parents and students should be ready for more than just assignments and homework.

Regional Director Pamela Hernandez was on Ozarks Live to talk about back to school shopping with Blake Haynes TV ...who also happens to be our emcee for the 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics!

Blake is a familiar face in the Ozarks, co-hosting and producing Ozarks Live weekdays at 3 pm on KOLR 10. With his engaging personality and passion for the community, he's the perfect choice to celebrate this year's ethical leaders.

Find more information about attending the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics see our Facebook event.

Before you jump on the trend and snap a similar picture of your little one, read these tips and be cautious about what you share.

Here are our back-to-school photo tips:

BBB Tip: Be safe when sharing back to school photos of your kids With the school year starting again, your social media feeds are likely full of adorable back-to-school photos. But before you jump on the trend and snap a similar picture, be sure to read these tips and be cautious about what you share.

I'm thrilled to have a phenomenal speaker for the 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics! 🏆

Last year's event was amazing, and finding a speaker to match the level of inspiration that Doug Hunt of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce brought to the event was no easy feat. But I'm excited to share that I've found the perfect fit!

Please join me in welcoming Christine Morton of Morton Marketing 417 LLC as our keynote speaker. Christine's expertise in creating trust and relationship building in social media marketing aligns perfectly with the core values of our awards. Her ability to share personal stories and experiences will undoubtedly inspire and empower our attendees.

I believe in the transformative power of storytelling, and I can't wait to see the impact Christine will have on our audience. Stay tuned for more details about the event!

Scammers may target shoppers with phony deals, enticing ads, and attractive but fake websites. Savvy online shopping is necessary to ensure you don't fall prey to a scam.

BBB offers these tips for buying tech products ahead of the new school year:

BBB Tip: Back to school shopping for tech supplies Shortages and rising demand could make back to school shopping for tech products risky for consumers.

Que the applause 👏👏👏 here's the group of BBB Accredited Businesses celebrating one year of BBB Accreditation this August!

Congratulations to: 417 Dumpster Rental, Red Carpet Cleaning, Evan Ryan Team Powered By Keller Williams, Xpress CDL and Affordable Acres, LLC.

BBB recommends watching out for these financial scams before heading into the new semester:

BBB Scam Alert: 7 scams for college students to avoid Headed back to college? Watch out for scammers looking to take advantage of college students, with these tips from Better Business Bureau.

We are thrilled to announce that Lakeland Behavioral Health System is back as a Premier sponsor of the 2024 BBB-Springfield Torch Awards for Ethics!

Lakeland Behavioral Health System has been a leading treatment center for 30+ years serving children, adolescents & older adults struggling with a mental health disorder.

They have also been BBB Accredited for 34 years and support BBB-Springfield all year long by serving on our Advisory Board.

Thank you Lakeland Behavioral Health System!

BBB recommends the following tips when looking for school-related items, either in person or online:

BBB Tip: Get ready to go back to school Whether your school is online or in person, parents still need to help kids prepare for back to school.

Heads up...we've got a new crop of BBB Accredited Businesses!

Here's a big welcome to Morton Marketing 417 LLC, RoofGuard Services, TCB Heating, Cooling and Handyman Services, Anderson Tree & Turf, Charity Restoration, Junk monkeys, Boyds Solar LLC, Christian Electrical Services, Midwest Spray Foam, Trendsetter Homes and Mountain Handyman Services LLC .

🎉 Planning a party? BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of party hosts being tricked by rentals that don’t materialize.
🎉 Before planning your next party, get to know this scam to avoid being conned.

BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for rental scams when planning a party BBB Scam Tracker is getting reports of party hosts tricked by rentals that don’t materialize. Do your research when renting chairs, decorations, a bouncy house, or any other party supplies.

Summertime means grilling season is in full swing. But before you can host that backyard BBQ, you need a grill. These tips will help you pick the right kind of grill at a price that fits your budget:

BBB Tip: Hosting a BBQ? Here's how to buy the best grill Summertime means grilling season is in full swing. But before you can host that backyard BBQ, you need a grill. These tips will help you pick the right kind of grill at a price that fits your budget.

Join BBB - Springfield as we honor our 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics winners on October 23, 2024. Find all the details and save your spot here!

https://www.bbb.org/local/0734/bbb-education-and-ethics-resource-center/torch_awards_stl/torch_awards_sponsorships_springfield

🌎 What if you lose your passport or become sick while abroad?
🌎 Rest assured, BBB has tips on how to best prepare for your trip and guidance on who to contact if something goes wrong
🌎 All this and more in our handy dandy Travel HQ webpage:
https://www.bbb.org/all/travel/what-to-do-if-something-goes-wrong

From phony text messages to suspicious social media accounts, learn how to identify a scammer's handiwork⁠—no matter the form it takes.
Read our tips for spotting scams, so you'll never fall for one again:

How to Spot a Scam Learn the warning sign of a scam. Find out how to spot cons ranging from phishing emails to phony texts to look-a-like websites.

📨 Some scams just don’t quit!
📨 Jury duty scams have staying power because they prey on a fear of law enforcement.
📨 Here's how the scam works:

Scam Alert: You missed jury duty!? Long-running scam preys on fears Scammers use phone calls and email to scare people into paying a fine for allegedly missing a jury duty summons

🛳️ We know your bags are packed and you’re ready to go, but before you leave, one more thing!
🛳️ Check our the latest updates on our Travel HQ webpage for tips on common vacation scams, keeping your devices secure, and more:
https://www.bbb.org/all/travel/travel-safety-tips

🔵 BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints.
🔵 BBB handles complaints regarding any business, but what happens after you submit your complaint?
Learn how the process works:

Process of Complaints and Reviews Your consumer experiences matter to Better Business Bureau, other consumers and businesses! Consumers have told us that additional information such as complaints and reviews from other customers helps them choose a trustworthy business.

🏝️ Are you counting down the days to your next vacation? BBB is here to help you narrow down all the final details.
🏝️ From booking trusted hotels to finding the right car rental, find tips to keep your trip stress-free:
https://www.bbb.org/all/travel/during-the-trip