Wisconsin BBB: 5 resolutions for a fraud-free 2021
BBB leaders say a few practical steps can help protect you and your loved ones in 2021.
1. Be cautious with email
Be on guard if you receive unsolicited emails from a person or company because scammers work to make emails look like they are from legitimate businesses
2. Never send money to strangers
The BBB says if you’ve never met a person face-to-face, don’t send them money
3. Do research before making online payments and purchases
4. Use best judgment when sharing personal information
Be extra cautious with who and where you share personal information such as banking and credit card information, birthdate, address and phone number
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau’s tips for simple holiday gift returns
MILWAUKEE (WXOW) - While holiday gift returns can be stressful, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides consumers with key tips to help make returns simple this season.
According to the BBB, stores technically are not required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless the merchandise was defective or misrepresented. While most retailers have become more lenient in their return policies during COVID-19, refund and exchange programs still vary greatly from store to store.
To help alleviate stress for holiday shoppers, the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau suggests consumers follow these key tips when returning gifts this season:
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