Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says 43% of online shoppers encountering a fake listing and millions of consumers losing money to the scam.
Better Business Bureau says rental fraud on the rise
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All Business: Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia
AUDIO: Ted Schubel talks about scams with the head of the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia
Gas station scammers using new tactic warns VISA
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says gone are the days that skimmers were bulky and easy detect; this new piece of technology is slim and virtually undetectable.
SCC reminds Virginians to prepare for the holiday season by reviewing insurance coverage
Some holiday hazards can impact your insurance coverage
All Business: Fort-to-go
AUDIO: Ted Schubel travels to 900 Caroline Street to talk with Jodie Vaughn about how to engage the imagination…especially kids but for all of us.
Bank impostor “SMISHING” text scams
The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia says don’t fall for the scam to give out your bank information.
All Business: Saxon Shoes
AUDIO: Ted Schubel talks with Gary Weiner with Saxon Shoes about his effort to collect shoes for the needy at Christmas.
Are “Porch Pirates” stealing your holiday packages?
From The Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia: Now that the holiday season is in full gear, so are the “Porch Pirates,” thieves searching for ways to steal from shoppers, especially the millions of packages delivered daily to doorsteps across the country....
All Business: Kimman’s Co. in downtown Fredericksburg
AUDIO: We travel to Kimman’s on Caroline Street. And we talk to Caroline Morris. There’s history in her name and her business.
Bring them, and they will shop
VIDEO: Welcome to downtown Fredericksburg! The Fredericksburg Main Street program brings a bus filled with shoppers from Orange County to spend the day shopping, browsing and eating downtown
Town Talk: Updated commuter skills study
AUDIO: Curry Roberts with the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and Dr. Lance Gentry with the Center for Business Research at UMW talk about an updated commuter skills study that found a growing number of residents drive out of the area for jobs. The study also found the education level in the community has risen since the last survey.
Small Business Saturday downtown
VIDEO: Small Business Saturday in downtown Fredericksburg. It’s local.
All Business: 2 Hearts, 1 Dress
AUDIO: Stacey Thomas talks about small business owners pursuing dreams.
Museum Store Sunday
VIDEO: Special events planned for Museum Store Sunday on December 1st at the Mary Washington House museum
SimVentions names Caliri President
Joseph Caliri named President at SimVentions. Megan Shepherd named COO.
Behind the scenes as Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows were created
VIDEO: The Christmas window theme at Whittingham and the Kitchen at Whittingham on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg is “Downtown Abbey.” We were behind the scenes as the project was put together.
Let the shopping and giving begin. But be careful!
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia with tips for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.
Small Business Saturday in Fredericksburg. Shopping with a purpose
VIDEO: We preview Small Business Saturday downtown
Whittingham’s Christmas window: What will it be this year?
What’s behind the curtain? Thanksgiving night at 6pm, Bob Whittingham’s Christmas window is revealed on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg. It’s a new theme every year.
Get your house ready for Christmas. Help Rappahannock Adult Activities
VIDEO: Rappahannock Adult Activities holiday plant sales area taking place. At 750 Kings Highway it’s poinsettias and Christmas cacti. At the old Roxbury location, it’s trees, wreaths and roping. Your purchase helps fund programs in the area for adults with developmental disabilities.
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