Nov 29 Local News It’s “Cyber Monday” For Online Shopping Reanna Smith-Hamblin with the Better Business Bureau in Louisville says for online shoppers concerned about the risk of identity theft, it's generally easy to determine whether you're putting your information on a secure site. By Rick Howlett Nov 29 Local News It’s “Cyber Monday” For Online Shopping Rick Howlett
Jan 5 Local News BBB Launching New Ratings System The Better Business Bureau will launch a new ratings system for businesses Tuesday. Charlie Mattingly with the bureau’s Louisville office says the new, nationwide letter grade system will replace the less-detailed scale of “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” He says it’s been test-marketed in other parts of the country. “There have been about five Better Business Bureaus […] By Rick Howlett Jan 5 Local News BBB Launching New Ratings System Rick Howlett
Dec 26 Local News Bankruptcies Could Affect Gift Card Values Many people have likely received gifts cards as holiday presents this week, but consumer advocates caution that with the current economic climate, it’s possible such cards could lose their value if the company that issues them goes bankrupt. Charlie Mattingly with the Better Business Bureau office in Louisville says it all depends on the type […] By Rick Howlett Dec 26 Local News Bankruptcies Could Affect Gift Card Values Rick Howlett
Sep 15 Local News KY Attorney General Issues Price-Gouging Advisory Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says his office has fielded hundreds of complaint calls about price-gouging across the state in the wake of Sunday’s severe weather. Spokesperson Shelley Catharine Johnson says an emergency declaration signed by Governor Steve Beshear Friday to prevent price gouging applies to numerous items. “Which would include generators. The statute specifially […] By Rick Howlett Sep 15 Local News KY Attorney General Issues Price-Gouging Advisory Rick Howlett