Kirstin Davis

It’s a new twist on an old holiday scam.  The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the look out for the latest social media “pyramid gift” posting scam, this involving wine exchanges.  The scams are all a little different, but typically you are told if you buy a bottle of wine, mail information to your friends, you’ll get several bottles of wine in return.   Kirstin Davis told the

The start to the holiday season is now, Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.  Tuesday is the day those across the world are encouraged to donate to their charity of choice.  And since the Northwest agriculture community has a track record of generosity, the Better Business Bureau is warning donors to do their homework before they donate.  

If you’re in the market for a horse trailer, the Better Business Bureau has a warning.  DKS Trailers of Roseburg, OR, was recently given an F rating.  Despite claiming to sell custom horse trailers across North America, the BBB says the company cannot be found at their given address in Roseburg.  On top of tha...

October is Cyber Security Month, and the Northwest agriculture community is reminded to be on their toes and do their homework.  So much of the farming process is high tech these days from GPS equipped tractors and pivots, to on-line purchases and sales, and that means farmers are as vulnerable as any small business to cyber attacks and scams.  Ki...

With the Trump Administration giving Congress six months to come up with a permanent fix to DACA, many are concerned what that means for the roughly 19,000 Washingtonians impacted by the program.  And with that concern, scammers swoop in to try and separate you from your money.  Ki...

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...

The Agriculture community is known for its generous heart and willingness to help those in difficult situations.  But, before you click on a crowd funding account, such as GoFundMe.com, make sure the money is going where you intend.  Kirstin Davis with the Local Better Business Bureau says whether it’s a local tragedy or a national event, such as the recent Facebook murder, or the death of an Iowa

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...