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BBB Talking Points – Social Media Scams
Be wary of online messages Do some research Press for details Report suspicious activity to Facebook. Intro: Plenty of people who are connected to the internet are catching up with friends on social media or randomly surfing the web. Unfortunately, so are scammers. Here to offer tips on protecting yourself on social media from your…
Read MoreCorpus Christi City Priorities
Corpus Christi City Priorities Up until several years ago our mayor, city council and staff neglected the basic city services of street repair and upgrade, sewage collection and treatment, and freshwater treatment and distribution. After the third water boil warning, we replaced the mayor, many council members and city manager. Since the mayor, council and…
Read MoreNueces County Priorities
Our county judge and commissioners need to get their priorities right. The priority should be getting all county residents vaccinated as conveniently and as soon as possible for COVID-19. County residents are dying daily. Instead, our county judge and commissioners are spending their time in the fifth-plus futile effort to re-develop the old county courthouse.…
Read MoreWindstorm Insurance Updates 2021
Once again, we are being told that the Texas Legislature, in the current session, will solve our windstorm insurance problem. That will not happen. Our 14 Coastal counties only represent 5.5 percent of the 254 Texas counties. Because of our greater population density, we have a little better legislative representation with about 7 percent in…
Read More4 Crucial Things to Keep In Mind While Expanding Your Business
Running a business successfully is an amazing experience. There’s nothing quite like putting in the work and seeing your company thrive. However, sometimes there’s a limit to how much a business can do at its starting size. If you’ve hit this limit, you’re probably thinking about expanding. The Padre Island Business Association is always proud…
Read MoreCommon Holiday Scams
BBB Column The holiday season is here! Although the pandemic will certainly change how we prepare, consumers are still planning to shop and celebrate. Unfortunately, scammers are also ready for the holidays. With your mind on finding the perfect gifts and best deals, they hope you won’t be watching for fraud. Use these tips from…
Read MoreThe Month of November Helps to Recognize Our Veterans
The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifice of the men and women that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and it is important to honor them for their service. In Texas, we have several programs that seek to help and assist our current…
Read MoreGovernment Impostor Scams
BBB Column It is no secret that COVID-19 has brought confusion along with concern. This confusion provides opportunities for scammers to target consumers in new, creative ways. A recent study from BBB shows that reports on government impostor scams have decreased, but the pandemic has allowed for these scams to take new forms that may…
Read MoreThe Collapse of the Soviet Union
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. President Reagan has rightfully received a lot of credit for ending the “Cold War” with Russia. Based on my reading, Gorbachev deserves at least equal credit. By 1989 when the Soviet Union disintegrated, the Communist Party had been the absolute ruler of…
Read MoreStudent ID Theft
BBB Tips for College Students on Avoiding Fraud BBB Column College students are returning to campus for the start of the semester, and with confusion surrounding new COVID-19 procedures, they may not be thinking about protecting their identities. Students are becoming more susceptible to fraud, which means educating children and young adults on financial literacy…
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