Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan

Following the tragedy involving the death of Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Proxmire, many in the surrounding communities are looking for ways to help the Proxmire family and the department. With so many groups offering assistance, it can be difficult to know which ones will have a direct benefit. Ther...

Better Business Bureau Says Pet Scams Are Up 500 Percent

The Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan continues to update consumers about ongoing and new scams targeting the area. President and CEO of the BBB here, Phil Catlett, tells The Richard Piet Show scam artists are often seasonal or timely, targeting customers based on that which is happening or in the news now...

If you've been a victim of identity theft or a credit card scam - or even if you haven't - it's likely you've heard the warnings. Scam artists are out there, working hard to steal your digits and make a purchase on your dime. One of the latest ways is via the pay-at-the-pump credit card reader many of us are using when we fill up with gas...

Coming up this week on The Richard Piet Show on WBCK, be listening for news and information about scams you should avoid. On Wednesday from 8:08-8:30am, the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan will discuss the latest consumer scams you should know about, and how to avoid them...