When you think of the Better Business Bureau, you might picture the place your grandparents went to find a plumber. But today's BBB is so much more: it's a modern fraud-fighting resource for both consumers and businesses.

In this episode, Grace sits down with fraud expert Debra Richardson to explore how the BBB has evolved from its 1912 roots into a critical tool for stopping scams before they hit your bottom line. From the powerful BBB Scam Tracker, a free national database of nearly 521,000 reported scams, to weekly scam alert emails, localized fraud education, and resources for validating vendors, the BBB is working on the frontlines of fraud prevention.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to use BBB Scam Tracker to identify scams by ZIP code and prevent invoice fraud in AP.
• Why reporting scams helps the FTC, FBI, and your community.
• How to sign up for free weekly scam alerts to stay ahead of fraudsters.
• Ways your local BBB office can provide tailored fraud prevention training for your staff.
• How BBB tools can even support your vendor validation process.

Additional Resources:

IOFM Article: Add BBB Resources to Combat B2B Payment Fraud

BBB Scam Tracker

BBB Scam Tips

Sign Up For Weekly Scam Alerts

Find Your Local BBB Office