Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: Five resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Milwaukee, Wis. – Pandemic aside, the loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the most riskiest of scams.BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year’s resolution list, along with the weight loss and financial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve to be cautious with email.  Be wary of unsolicited emails from a person or a company. Remember, scammers can make emails look like they are from a legitimate business, government agency, or reputable organization (even BBB!). Never click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails. I resolve to never send money

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Talking Trade with Rocío Rivera Barradas, of the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago

The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features Rocío Rivera Barradas, consul of economic affairs at the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago.  Barradas highlights difficulties with trading with China and other Asian nations due in part to COVID-19 factors. She notes the auto industry has been struggling amid the pandemic, contrasting that with the success of the medical industry and strong … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Better Business Bureau: BBB Tip: Five resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Milwaukee, Wis. – Pandemic aside, the loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the most riskiest of scams.BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year’s resolution list, along with the weight loss and financial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve

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