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Looking back on the year 2020, it was definitely one like none we've ever experienced, but one thing that hasn't changed, are the criminals who take advantage of others in attempts to steal money and/or personal information. Some of the top scams of 2020 include healthcare/Medicaid, online purchases and employment scams, among many others. We saw several scams ramp up this year due to the pandemic. In this episode of Talking Trust with BBB, we'll identify those scams and tell you how to protect yourself in the New Year.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought more people online as more people are working from home. Not to mention the online activity the holidays bring. With that online activity brings an increased risk of cyberattacks. On this episode of Talking Trust with BBB we'll talk with an FBI Agent from the Cyber Crime Unit of the Detroit Field Office. We'll discuss the dangers lurking in the corners of our everyday digital lives and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

One the last three years, online shopping scams as remained in the Top 3 Riskiest Scams determine by BBB Scam Tracker. The amount of online shopping scams has even increased during the pandemic due to more people buying online. In this episode of Talking Trust with BBB, we'll discuss the red flags to look out for and tips to protect yourself.

Looking back at 2020, it was a year like we have never experienced before. Many people were not only impacted physically and mentally but financially as well. The New Year is here and with that comes new resolutions. While some wish for health and prosperity, others are just hoping to recover from the exhaustion on both your body and your bank account. In this episode of Talking Trust with BBB, we talk with Financial Planning experts on how you can recover financially and how to plan, moving forward.

The Michigan weather can be rough on your home. It's important to not only prepare your home for the rigid temperatures but also to know what to do in the event of an emergency. On this episode, we'll talk to Emergency Response Services about typical incidents that effect homes during the winter, how to prevent them and what to do if it happens.

It's simple - people buy from people they trust. That's why it's so important to have ethical business practices in your everyday operations. BBB Serving Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula awards businesses who put ethics at the forefront. The 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics is Wednesday, December 9th. In this episode we will talk with last year's winners about the importance of not only being an ethical business but working with ethical businesses.

During the time of COVID, one may be wondering what to do when needing to hire a contractor. The topic on many minds is safety. In this episode, we'll talk about safety protocol when looking to hire a contractor and tips in general of what to look for before signing a contract. – Upload date should be as soon as possible.