Better Business Bureau
Store Belongings with Confidence – Not With Fear of a Scam
Self-storage facilities dot the landscapes of Northern Colorado. Folks rent units to empty overflowing basements; to stash furnishings while moving or remodeling; or to store business supplies for future use. While most facilities are operated by reputable businesses, the Better Business Bureau recommends checking out the business carefully before handing over your belongings.
BBB Advises Caution to Assure Fire Donations Reach Victims
Many people, seeing the devastation brought by area wildfires, are responding with generous gifts of time and money. The Better Business Bureau cautions givers to take steps to assure that their donations are going to legitimate and reputable charities and relief efforts that have the capability to help victims.
Advice for Hiring a Roofing Contractor You Can Trust
Natural disasters such as tornadoes can bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, crises also bring out those who choose to take advantage of the victims. According to the Better Business Bureau, one of the most common “after-disaster” scams involves roofs.
Moving? BBB Offers Tips to Protect Your Move and Yourself
May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest time of year for changing residences, which means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of consumers who aren’t careful. In 2011, Better Business Bureau serving northern Colorado and Wyoming received 4,109 inquiries and 14 complaints regarding movers and moving services.
Summertime – And It’s Time for Burglar Alarms
It’ll soon be summertime and homeowners and apartment dwellers will be opening windows and doors to let in the scents and sounds of the season. Instead of issuing an open-ended invitation to burglars – July and August have the highest rates of burglaries, according to the FBI – consider installing an alarm system to protect your home and loved ones.
Giving Your AC a Pre-Season Checkup a Cool Idea
As the temperature slowly starts to climb turning on the AC begins to sound like a good idea, the Better Business Bureau reminds consumers of the importance of having their air conditioners serviced. Waiting until the temperature has reached the 90-degree mark only to find out the AC is not working properly can lead to much frustration and wasted money.
4 Tips to Consider Before Spending Your Tax Refund
Do you spend weeks each spring eagerly anticipating your income tax refund? When the money finally comes in, is it gone tomorrow? You’re not alone. Many consumers view tax refunds as unplanned bonuses, but it makes more sense to plan for that new chunk of change so it doesn’t go to waste.