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Free Scam Prevention Programs from the BBB Educational Foundation

Join us for a series of FREE scam prevention programs across Michigan. These presentations will provide examples of common scams affecting our community, and give you tools to spot them and avoid becoming a victim of financial fraud. 

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BBB Educational Foundation Golf Outings

The BBB Educational Foundation held two golf outing in 2024 to support the Foundation's free fraud prevention programs in the commuity. These programs bring valuable safety tips and tricks to thousands of students, seniors and other members of the community each year Click the link below to learn more about how you can take part.

 

 

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Fighting Financial Fraud Presentation

About Us

The Better Business Bureau® of Michigan Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. As the nonprofit arm of the Better Business Bureau of Michigan, the Educational Foundation works to support consumers, businesses and nonprofits in our 38 county service area through research and education. Below are some of the offerings the Foundation has available for the community. These presentations are made available free of charge. However, tax-deductible donations to the foundation are appreciated to help offset the program costs.

 

 

Educational Foundation Presentations

BBB Scambusters
BBB Scambusters®

This interactive game for schools and students teaches about how to spot and avoid common scams.

Fighting Financial Fraud
Fighting Financial Fraud

A series of presentations presented by the Better Business Bureau in partnership with FINRA. These presentations are perfect for senior and community groups.

5 Gestures of Trust
5 Gestures of Trust

Learn how your organization can help earn and build trust with customers and employees. This presentation is perfect for business and nonprofit groups.

Nonprofit Best Practices
Nonprofit Best Practices

Nonprofit Best Practices examines the BBB's 20 Standards of Charity Accountability and how nonprofits can build trust by improving transparency with the community and donors.

Combatting Business Scams
Combatting Business Scams

Businesses of all sizes are confronted with fraud on a regular basis. In this presentation the BBB® will outline the most common scams targeting local businesses, and the steps businesses can take to protect themselves.

I didn't know you did that
I Didn't Know You Did That

How can the Better Business Bureau help you? Find out about the programs the BBB has to offer to not just businesses, but nonprofits and consumers. You will leave saying "I didn't know you did all that!"

 

 

Did you know- young people are the most likely age group to lose money to a scam

Other Foundation Programs

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Trust Lab®

Trust Lab® measures trust and uses the data to create and support programs aimed at making Western Michigan the most trustworthy place in the United States to do business​.

Trust Lab® Research and Programs
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Webinars/Seminars/Training

The BBB Educational Foundation hosts webinars, seminars and training for businesses and nonprofits.

Better Business Bureau Training Sessions
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Learn more about our annual Torch and Trust Awards and our Trust Scholarships and how you can apply.

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Make a tax-deductible donation to the BBB Educational Foundation to help support the free programming provided to local schools, seniors, community groups and businesses.

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