Posts Tagged ‘Better Business Bureau’
MENDED HEARTS AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Cindy Lynn Drainer stops by to tell us what Mended Hearts is all about and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau does his best to keep Ashley from getting scammed. We’ll see if it helps this time.
Read MoreWORLD WAR II LOVE LETTERS AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Former MRN staffer Megan Duncan stops by to say hello and talk about some love letters recently found at the Hannibal Salvation Army Family Store that date back to World War II. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau lets us in on the latest text scammers who mask as your friend.
Read MoreSCAM WARNINGS FROM THE BBB AND HERE COME THE VETS
Ashley talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau about the latest scams and then Brittany informs us about this Saturday’s Quincy Veterans Parade.
Read MoreDOB WITH THE BBB AND SWING DANCING
God, no we’re not seeing Don O’Brien dance. But Nathan Rose from the Hannibal Area Swing Association talks about how you can learn to dance. Then the BBB guru scares Ashley with the latest ghoulish scams.
Read MoreHURRICANE SCAMS AND A GARTH/TRISHA TRIBUTE
Ashley talks to Tom Robbins from Carthage’s Legacy Theater about their Oct. 19 Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood tribute show then Don O’Brien checks in to warn people about hurricane scammers. Yes, scumbags taking advantage of people who have been battered by storms.
Read MoreCRYPTO SCAMS
Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau talks about crypto scams.
Read MoreUnited Heart Family Fest and DOB WITH THE BBB
Brittany Boll pinch-hits for Ashley Conrad today. She talks with Good Samaritan Home’s Nathan Halfpap about the United Heart Family Fest and hears about bait-and-switch scams from Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.
Read MoreDOB WITH THE BBB AND THE HOLLISTER-WHITNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Ashley talks to Erica Anders of Hollister-Whitney as the company announces a scholarship partnership with Muddy River News. Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau is also in to talk about brushing scam. Nothing to do with teeth or hair, though.
Read MoreWATCH OUT FOR SPORTS STREAMING SCAMS
Ashley talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau who warns us about fake sports streaming sites, which are even more prevalent as people go trying to find ways to watch and listen to their local sports teams. This is even more important with local radio’s abdication of carrying high school sports. Ashley also…
Read MoreBREASTFEEDING BASICS AND SEND YOUR KID TO COLLEGE PREPARED FOR SCAMS
Tina Womack from Blessing Health talks about the importance of breastfeeding and explains how to make it an easier process. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about how scammers go after college kids as they head back to campus.
Read MoreKC BBQ AND THE BBB
Chad Altgilbers with the Knights of Columbus gets us ready for the KC Barbecue (yes, there will be plenty of parking), then Ashley talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau about ticket scams and other sleazy ways dirtbags try to steal your stuff.
Read MoreLearn about Quincy’s supportive housing stock, and DOB talks more scams
Host Ashley Conrad talks with Kevin Krummel with Quincy Housing Solutions and Ryan Roberts with the Quincy YWCA about how they are working together to address Quincy’s supportive housing stock. Ashley then visits with Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau to talk about more local scams.
Read MoreHOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND TRAVEL SCAMS
Katie Kraushaar, dean of Quincy University’s Brenner Library, discusses the Holocaust exhibit that will be coming to the college in 2026. Then, Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau warns you about vacation and flight scams.
Read MoreMuddy River Opera, the BBB
Ashley talks to Alex Craig with the Muddy River Opera (not related) about this weekend’s free concerts and Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by with reports of the latests scoundrels and scammers.
Read MoreSCAMMING THE ELDERLY
Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau about how the elderly are the top targets of scammers and how you can help your loved ones avoid getting duped.
Read MoreAn optimist, a pessimist and a conspiracy theorist walk into a bar …
Ashley talks to Aiden McDonnell about this weekend’s Quincy Derby race and the Quincy Optimist Club’s 60th anniversary. Obviously, he’s the optimist. Then, Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest phishing scams. He would be the pessimist as he has to be in his job. And Ashley is…
Read MoreENTREPRENEURSHIP AT QU AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Quincy University has announced the establishment of a Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to serve as a resource for faculty and students and provide experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom walls. Sarah Vortreide-Patton of QU tells Ashley about the program. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to scare Ashley with the…
Read MoreBridge the Gap and the BBB
Ashley gets you ready for Bridge the Gap with Morgan Parker from Quincy Medical Group and then Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gets us caught up on the latest scams you need to watch out for.
Read MoreTHE AMAZING SHAKE AND DOB WITH THE BBB
Ashley talks to Paisley Patterson and her amazing hand shaking and then to Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau.
Read MoreBBB UPDATE AND SIXTH STREET
Maggie Strong updates us on the Sixth Street project and then DOB stops by to scare Ashley with scams.
Read MoreDOB, THE BBB AND MORE BEES
Ashley talks to Gary Kaufman with the Mississippi Valley Beekeepers about how you can get started in beekeeping. Ashley is interested, but she’ll just get stung and her face will swell up. Then Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about how scammers are trying to tug at your heart strings…
Read MoreSnowmageddon …but first, DOB and the BBB
Meteorologist Brent Clair gives us the latest on this week’s snow. Teachers and kids have started their snow day dances, even though they haven’t had a full week of school in a month. Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau gives Ashley five resolutions to make sure she doesn’t get scammed this year.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB and it’s Holiday Gift Show Time!
Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau joins Ashley to talk about holiday online scams and then David Adam and Maggie Flowerree reminisce about the Pink Monkeys soccer team, but then get you ready for this weekend’s Holiday Gift Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.
Read MoreA double-dose of DOB and the BBB
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau is back to talk with Ashley Conrad about the scammers, scoundrels and scumbags who try to take your money.
Read MoreFestival of Lights
The holiday season officially arrives in Quincy with the Festival of Lights opening this week. Ashley talks to Eric Dooley, who revived this tradition at Moorman-Wavering Park. Click this link to donate or sponsor Festival of Lights. Ashley also checks in with Don O’Brien at the Better Business Bureau about what those nasty scammers are up…
Read MoreDOB and the BBB and a taste of Club
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau give us the lowdown on more scams and scammers and the Club Muddy gang makes a cameo.
Read MoreSteampunked
Brittany Boll is in the chair today and talks about hanging out in Hannibal at its Steampunk Festival and she chats with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about sports streaming scams.
Read MoreShots fired and charity scammers
Ashley Conrad reminds us that mostly bad things happen after midnight and Bob Gough talks with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about charity scam artists.
Read MoreDoor-to-door scammers with the BBB and the Adams County Fair
Ashley Conrad talks to Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau about solicitors and Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about the upcoming Adams County Fair. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Read MoreBreastfeeding and the formula shortage
Ashley Conrad talks about the personal choice between breast feeding and formula feeding a baby. And Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau stops by to talk about how scammers are trying to take advantage of the formula shortage. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you…
Read MoreDOB and the BBB: January 25
Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau warns us about the latest scammers and scalawags.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB: ‘Tis the season for holiday scams
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about scams to avoid while you are Christmas shopping…especially online.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB: Vehicle Service Contracts
When something is too good to be true…it usually is. That’s what Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau is here to tell us regarding Vehicle Service Contracts.
Read MoreDOB and the BBB: Student Loan scams
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks to Bob Gough about what to watch out for when taking out student loans.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW: DOB and the BBB
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about vacation scams.
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