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After a rough winter, and several wild storms this spring, your property may be in need of some repairs.  But, before sign up to have work done, make sure you stay on your toes.  This time of year, it’s very common to see door-to-door sales men offering repair services.  Kirstin Davis...

With kids out of school for the summer, many across the Inland Northwest are thinking about where to spend their summer vacation.  The ag community is not those people.  While many growers and producers will take very few days off over the next several months, the Better Business Bureau said now is the time to plan for late fall or winter get-a-ways.  Kirstin...

May is National Moving Month.  But, before you move your child, your grandchild, or even yourself, the Better Business Bureau is warning of scams associated with moving.  Kirstin Davis with the local BBB said to operate as a moving company in Washington, a business must have a valid Utilities and Transportation Commission permit, otherwise the violate state law.  So, she...

Small Business Week runs through Saturday, and the Better Business Bureau is using the time to remind the agriculture community to be aware of scams.  The BBB’s Kirstin Davis told the Washington Ag Network farmers, like any other small business operator, need to watch for anyone claiming money for services or products you don’t have  She said one of the most common scams involves supplies you did

With Spring Break just around the corner for most children and even some college students, the Better Business Bureau is warning everyone to be on the lookout for the grandparent scam.  Kirstin Davis with the BBB said this is the time of year they see an uptick in callers claiming to be your family member and in trouble overseas.  Da...

Tax season is officially here, and those that live in urban areas are not the only one susceptible to tax fraud and scams. Kirstin Davis with the Better Business Bureau said IRS imposter scams are the #1 problem they deal with nationally.  Davis told the Washington Ag NEtwork the first thing to remember, for your individual or business taxes, the IRS will never call or e-mail you seeking sensitive

The Better Business Bureau is warning all of us with phone, either landlines or cell phones, to be aware of the latest scam making the rounds.  Kirstin Davis with the Better Business Bureau told the Washington Ag Network it starts off when you answer, and the person on the other line will ask you if you can hear them.  As...

We’re roughly four weeks into 2017, and if you made any New Year’s resolutions, hopefully, you’re sticking with those.  And while some of the most popular goals revolve around eating better, exercising more, and getting into better shape, the Better Business Bureau is warning to not ignore your on-line health.  The BBB’s Kirstin Da...

With four Northwest college football programs in post season play, the Better Bureau is reminding  you to do your homework, if you plan to catch the big game.  The BBB’s Kirstin Davis said those traveling will try to save money when it comes to lodging, by thinking outside of the box.  She said if y...

The Better Business Bureau is warning small business and operations to watch for the Office supply scam this time of year.  Kirsten Davis with the BBB said it starts with a small business receiving a box of office supplies that they never ordered.  Sh...