BBB Tip: Top resolutions for a fraud-free new year

Jan 07, 2026 at 11:01 am by Producer


Bryan Barrett talks with James Price of the Better Business Bureau about simple but powerful resolutions consumers can make to avoid scams in the new year. Drawing from BBB’s latest fraud-prevention guidance, the conversation covers how to spot online, email, and social media scams, smart shopping habits, and practical cybersecurity steps to protect your money and personal information. 

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