Better Business Bureau: How to spot a sweepstakes impersonator
Those who enter sweepstakes and lotteries always await that special phone call notifying them that they’ve won big. Unfortunately, scammers know just…
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Nikki Glaser to host Golden Globes for the third time
Comedian Nikki Glaser has signed on for a Golden Globe three-peat as she’ll host the award show for a third time next…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to spot fake class action settlement notices
Class action lawsuit settlements are agreements where a defendant pays a sum of money or provides remedies to an alleged harmed “class” of people.…
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Local student honored at State Capitol
One Yuma County Fifth Grader was one of 19 Arizona students honored at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix as part of the AZ-529 art…
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Chicanos por la Causa now accepting applications for the 2026 Esperanza teachers awards
Chicanos por la Causa’s 2026 Esperanza teachers awards are now accepting nominations to recognize four Arizona…
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Organ donation in Arizona sets records
More than 1,000 lives were saved by Arizona organ donors last year, according to Donor Network of Arizona, the state’s organ procurement…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Creating best passwords for maximum security
Wireless technologies and the internet have forever changed the way people interact with one another and complete day-to-day activities such as…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to freeze your credit
Consumers in the United States have access to a powerful tool, the credit freeze, to lock down their credit reports and prevent identity thieves from…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to avoid being a romance scam target
As if dating wasn’t difficult enough already! Cryptocurrency scams target people on popular dating sites and apps, such as Tinder. Don’t let your…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Biggest tax scams to avoid this year
Tax scams are often as predictable as taxes themselves; they reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin, but the central theme is…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scam study
People over the age of 55 continue to be the primary target of sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams, representing 72% of fraud reports for this type…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How to spot a trustworthy contractor before you hire
Hiring a reliable contractor can be daunting, but it’s one of the most important steps for your…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Advance fee loan scams
No matter how much you need a loan, don’t overlook this big red flag. Companies that allegedly “guarantee” loans without seeing your credit history…
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Local food bank to receive 40,000 pounds of food from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Over the next year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will send out 250 semi-trucks of food to all 50 states to celebrate the birth of…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Should you buy the extended warranty?
When purchasing electronics, home appliances, and other devices, many retailers now offer an extended warranty, sometimes called a protection plan or…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How a credit card perk can help pay for repairs
When you rent a car, expect the question: “How do you want to insure it?” You can buy the rental company’s insurance or use your own. There are…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Package Delivery Text Scams
Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are…
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New grocery store opens its doors in Calipatria
For the first time in over 30 years, a new grocery store officially opened its doors to residents in the north end of the Imperial…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Relief Check Scams
Free government money you never have to repay? If this sounds too good to be true, that’s because it’s the hook for a common con. This scam…
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IID hosts second annual Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and will continue on select dates throughout the…
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