Consumer Handbook
Every week, join Sydney Waters as she helps you navigate life as a smart consumer. You'll cover everything in avoiding the latest scams, including phishing emails, medical equipment fraud, understanding layaway, hiring a reputable tax preparer, and even digital spring cleaning.
Add to your toolbox and flip through your Consumer Handbook Thursdays during NPR’s Morning Edition at 6:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m., only on KRCU.
Latest Episodes
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Scams are hitting businesses hard. According to one report, nearly 80% of businesses were targeted by fraud attempts in 2024. -
Shoppers love the bargains they can snag during big summer sales, but it's a good idea to brush up on common scams. -
If you’ve shopped from a sponsored ad or unfamiliar website and were later told your package is stuck in customs due to tariffs, be cautious. -
If you’ve shopped from a sponsored ad or unfamiliar website and were later told your package is stuck in customs due to tariffs, be cautious.
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What happens when you get a scam call that seems like it’s from someone you know? -
For a small business owner, well-trained employees are a key defense against scams. -
A new text message phishing scam is circulating, hot on the heels of the recent toll collection scams that targeted drivers. -
Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. Better Business Bureau®'s new Scam Survival Toolkit can help guide survivors of scams through the recovery process. -
Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it's a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. -
BBB reminds consumers to use extra caution when publicly posting on social media to resolve an issue with a business.
