Better Business Bureau Podcast

Discount plans Vs. Insurance

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:05:00 +1400

Learn and know the difference between discount plans and insurance as the difference is significant and you may be surprised by some facts that Dale Dixon of the BBB talks about.

Door to Door Car Mechanic Scam

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:22:00 +1400

Dale Dixon from the Better Business Bureau serving Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon talks about door to door ‘salesmen’ who are claiming they can fix your car for $50.00 up-front cash.

E-mail “Bank Account” Scam

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:20:00 +1400

Dale Dixon exposes the latest fraudulent e-mail that claims someone has ‘attempted to access your account with the wrong password 3 times’. They provide a web link to follow for your verification, but of course this may expose your computer to malware and more.

iJango Employment Scam

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:17:00 +1400

Dale Dixon from the BBB talks about a new money making opportunity that claims to “Multi-level market the Internet” that could be nothing more than a pyramid scheme charging upfront fees.

House For Sale/Rent Scam – Beware Buyers and Sellers!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:14:00 +1400

Dale Dixon talks about fraudulent house postings that can be typically found on sites like Craig’s list characterized with too good to be true low prices and instructions to wire money. Be cautious whether you are selling, renting, or looking to buy.

Cars.com Scam

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:52:00 +1400

Dale Dixon relays an example of bait and switch scam where a consumer went online to buy a car and instead lost $2629.

Scams When Buying Online

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:39:00 +1400

Dale Dixon from the S.W. Idaho and E. Oregon talks about a scam involving buying a car online, wiring money to a third party escrow account to ensure the purchase, and later finding that the post was not legitimate resulting in a loss of cash and no purchased car.

Grandparent’s Scam

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:29:00 +1400

Dale Dixon explains the grandparent scam where scam artists call the unsuspecting elderly and pose as grandchildren in ‘need of help’ who ask to have money wired to them, usually to Canada.

Buying a Used Car

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:21:00 +1400

Dale talks about the importance of a title when buying a car and the risk of buying a stolen car, what happens if you do not have a title, and what paperwork to have before buying.

Twitter Schemes

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:16:00 +1400

Dale Dixon talks about money making scams on Twitter, such as EasyTweetProfits.com. He talks about associated e-mails, the fine print, understanding the real deal, and how once you get into one, they are hard to get out.

CARS – Car Allowance Rebate System or ‘Cash for Clunkers’

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:13:00 +1400

Dale Dixon from the Better Business Bureau serving S.W. Idaho and E. Oregon talks about ‘Cash for Clunkers’ the government funded program, its criteria, where to get more information, and of course, the scams to watch out for.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:29:00 +1400

Dale explains the American Recovery and Reinvestment act and the tax credit available to homeowners trying to make their homes more energy efficient. Beware of those people and businesses taking advantage of the act. Listen to find out the exceptions to the act and warning signs of a scam.

June’s Digital Conversion is Here – Watch for Scams!

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:27:00 +1400

Dale Dixon, president of the BBB serving Southwestern Idaho Eastern Oregon, talks about the analog to digital conversion, the scams to look out for, and gives advice for those who are still using analog.

Craigslist's Latest Scam - False BBB Claims

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:28:00 +1400

Dale gives the details on the latest scam hitting Craigslist using the BBB name and offering bogus ‘buyer protection’. He also talks about the BBB logo online, how to tell if it is legitimate, and reliability reports.

How to Handle Door to Door Sales

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +1400

Dale Dixon of the BBB talks about door to door salesmen, what to ask for, red flags to look out for, and general advice on keeping yourself and your belongings safe.

Good News About Car Warranty Calls

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:39:00 +1400

Dale Dixon shares the good news about the companies responsible for these extend your car warranty calls, where they are coming from, and what is being done about to stop them.

Robo Calls - Extend Your Car Warranty

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:13:00 +1400

Dale Dixon talks about robo car warranty calls and how departments such as the Federal Trade Commission and several states’ Attorney General are working towards getting them stopped. Dale also gives advice about how to handle the calls and the benefits, or lack thereof, if warranty is purchased.

Jamaican Lottery Scam

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:08:00 +1400

Dale Dixon from the Better Business Bureau talks about Jamaican lottery scams: the phone calls from Jamaica saying you have won a lottery, as long as you pay, but as we know, you do not have to pay to play!

The Crisis of Trust and Its Recovery

Fri, 15 May 2009 11:36:00 +1400

Dale Dixon, President/CEO of Boise’s BBB, talks not about the economic crisis, but the crisis of trust and how consumers are beginning to have less and less trust in businesses, such as banks, in bankers, and politicians. He shares statistics and more to support his idea that it is up to local small business leaders to build this trust and help pull us out of this recession. A great listen for small business owners.

Door to Door Sales Scam

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:59:00 +1400

Dale Dixon shares his quite hilarious personal experience with a door to door salesman and along the way shares the questions he asked, the red flags he observed, and reveals the scam.

Consumer Code of Ethics

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:24:00 +1400

Dale Dixon, of the Boise BBB, talks about the Consumer Code of Ethics and the golden rule. He explains how, as we expect trust and integrity in our businesses, the courtesy goes both ways.

Strategy and Execution with Greg Carlson

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:58:00 +1400

Greg Carlson with Ontrac Coaching (http://www.ontraccoaching.com/) speaks to the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce about planning a strategy - and most importantly, executing the strategy. A must listen for any business owner or manager. Contact Greg at 208-559-6304.

Building Trust Through the Rotary 4-Way Test

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:12:00 +1400

Better Business Bureau Presiden/CEO Dale Dixon speaks to the Rotary Club of Caldwell about the importance of trust for business.

KBOI and the BBB take A Closer Look at the real liquidation story

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:50:00 +1400

Seems there's a new liquidation - going out of business sale every day. Are the deals as good as you're led to believe? Brett Reckamp with KBOI 670 AM, Boise, Idaho, talks with the BBB's Dale Dixon in this Closer Look - airing every Thursday morning at 6:50 a.m.

Tracy & Margo on KHITS 107.1 talk Obama-bilia with the BBB's Dale Dixon

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:47:00 +1400

KHITS Scam Stopper, Dale Dixon from The Better Business Bureau stopped by on Inauguration Day with some tips on collecting... "Obama-bilia".

Get Past The DTV Confusion

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:43:00 +1400

Watch out for the scam artists looking to take advantage of the confusion swirling around the digital television conversion. Listen to A Closer Look on KBOI 670 AM, Boise, Idaho as Brett Reckamp talks to BBB CEO Dale Dixon about DTV.

Watch out for government grant scams

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:08:00 +1400

Free government money to buy a house, start a business, go on vacation!!! Just send $19.95 to find guaranteed governement grants. WRONG. The scam artists are taking advantage of all the economic stimulus news. Listen to KHITS 107.1 FM's Tracy & Margo talk to the Better Business Bureau's Dale Dixon about the warning signs.

The latest delivery to your inbox could carry a virus and malware

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:54:00 +1400

K-HITS (KTHI 107.1 FM in Boise, Idaho) hosts Tracy and Margo talk to the Better Business Bureau's President/CEO, Dale Dixon about a virus laden email and how to protect your computer. The scam features a very real looking UPS or FedEx logo that deliver virus and malware to your computer.

UPS/FED EX scam hits email inbox

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:49:00 +1400

KBOI AM 670 in Boise, Idaho takes A Closer Look at an email scam that features very real looking UPS or FedEx emails that deliver virus and malware. The Better Business Bureau's President/CEO, Dale Dixon, speaks with host Brett Reckamp about the virus laden email and how to protect your computer.

Holly Petraeus talks about BBB services offered to military families

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:43:00 +1400

KBOI AM 670 in Boise, Idaho takes A Closer Look at the Better Business Bureau Military Line program. Military Line Director, Holly Petraeus, speaks with host Brett Reckamp about the BBB’s work with military families to help make them financially ready to serve our country. As a partner in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, BBB Military Line® brings BBB services to military members and their families. BBB Military Line has Memoranda of Understanding with the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, and reaches service members across the United States through local BBBs, as well as offering special military Web pages. Learn more about Military Line at www.bbb.org/military.