Don O'Brien
April brings warmer weather, and everyone is spending more time outside — including salespeople. 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. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy,…
Read Full Article While there’s still a slight chill in the air, many families are already planning what their children will do over the summer. Summer camp is a great way for your kids to have new experiences and make friends in a safe environment. Choosing a summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. After…
Read Full Article Deciding on a child care provider can be daunting. It’s a big change for a family to make — and a costly one. Rising child care rates and a shortage of providers have made finding quality care more difficult. When you’re looking for someone to care for something so precious as children, trust is critical.…
Read Full Article Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched a new subscription service called Meta Verified. You may be wondering what that means for you. The most important thing to know is Facebook and Instagram are still completely free for regular users. The subscription service is an optional tool for online creators and influencers to…
Read Full Article With winter nearly in the rearview mirror, thoughts turn to sunny days and a chance to get away from it all. Once the winter’s thaw breaks, people often hit the road. Scammers know this as well and are poised to take advantage, especially around spring break and into the summer travel season. Consumers reported more…
Read Full Article You can’t believe everything you read on Facebook. That’s particularly true when it comes to a new phishing scam that recently popped up in various groups throughout the St. Louis region. The ruse starts with a gut-wrenching post about an injured or lost pet or possibly a missing person placed on a local group page. You want…
Read Full Article Success stories in ads for online dating services can make it sound like true love is just a click away. Meeting people online may sound easy and safe, but consumers need to keep their guard up to avoid being swindled, hurt or worse. Better Business Bureau receives more than 4,500 complaints about dating services every year. Many…
Read Full Article If this is your year to take control of your weight and fitness, more power to you. Most likely, you’ll need a commitment to exercise regularly. Better Business Bureau has tips to help you determine which gym or health club is the best place to keep you on track. Make sure you’re healthy enough for an…
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QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau is warning Facebook users that sharing a certain kind of attention-grabbing post might put their friends at risk of falling victim to a scam. Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy regional director, said a recent post in one of the Quincy Buy, Sell, Trade groups warned of an 87-year-old man and his dog…
Read Full Article As the holiday shopping season winds down, you may be considering gift cards for friends or relatives who have everything or those who live far away. Gift cards are an easy solution to people who are hard-to-please or already have everything. And they’re everywhere – at the drugstore, supermarket, quick shop and department stores. E-gift…
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QUINCY — A website purporting to be the home of a long-time Quincy car dealer is scamming people searching for used cars. The Better Business Bureau has received complaints in the last month from people in Louisiana and Texas attempting to buy a vehicle from Bob Oberling Used Cars, 2731 N. 12th, which no longer…
Read Full Article The holidays are all about celebrating what’s good, but that doesn’t mean scammers are taking a vacation. Better Business Bureau takes this opportunity to remind consumers that con artists see busy, over-burdened shoppers as likely targets for their schemes. Common scams during the holidays are: Online shopping scams Everyone wants to get the best deal on gifts,…
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The holiday season officially arrives in Quincy with the Festival of Lights opening this week. Ashley talks to Eric Dooley, who revived this tradition at Moorman-Wavering Park. Click this link to donate or sponsor Festival of Lights. Ashley also checks in with Don O’Brien at the Better Business Bureau about what those nasty scammers are…
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Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about solicitors and Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about the upcoming Adams County Fair. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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Ashley Conrad talks about the personal choice between breast feeding and formula feeding a baby. And Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about how scammers are trying to take advantage of the formula shortage. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you…
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