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Better Business Bureau warns / Cyber Monday is prime time for high-risk online shopping scams
CHICAGO – November 28, 2022 / It's no secret that the Monday after Thanksgiving, now known as "Cyber Monday," has become one of the...
Better Business Bureau alerts consumers about ‘phishing’ schemes, cybercriminals and scams
Above / Don't get hooked! Take a moment to take a little advice from the Better Business Bureau Alert for consumers about a new...
Beware of the 12 Scams of Christmas – Fraudsters Holiday Tradition
The Better Business Bureau offers good advice to help prevent being taken by scammers during the holiday season, especially with all the advancements in...
Better Business Bureau suggests how to survive rush to return gifts
Above / Notes on how to avoid most of the problems for an anticipated 20% of gifts to be exchanged are featured below. Let...
BBB Alert: Artificial Intelligence presents very realistic scams
Above / Better Business Bureau sends updated warning to be aware of alien emails and voicemails forwarded by AI: What you see or hear...
Shop locally whenever possible / Note BBB alert to be wary of back-to-school shopping scams
Get to know your local business community and shop locally for school supplies, new clothes and shoes. According to the the news release from...
Summer is seasoned with sizzling scams
Above / The start of summer brings with it a hot list of scams including travel, tickets, utility and storm chasers...(PN File Photo)
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Never pay money in advance to claim sweepstakes prizes, Better Business Bureau warns
Above / Losses in sweepstakes and lottery scams have increased 35% since beginning of 2020, according to news from Better Business Bureau, attributing scams...
BBB Alert: As vaccine program begins, COVID scams also are reported
Above / Even before this report arrived, Naperville residents had contacted PN with questions about appointments and concerns about scams related to COVID-19 vaccinations....
Did you experience any of Top 10 Regional Scams of 2020?
Above / Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces Top 10 Regional Scams of the Year, with high hopes public input will help prevent scams in...
Be alert to scams featured on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The Better Business Bureau reminds shoppers of Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams, mindful that COVID-19 is sending more individuals online where attractive fake...
Savvy shoppers take note! Report shows surge in online scams during pandemic
The Better Business Bureau provides a heads up to be cautious regarding internet purchases, especially during the holiday season. PN thinks the news below...
Beware of social media scams associated with ‘#ClassOf2020’
Above / Consider a few words of wisdom to share with youngsters who may be posting 2020 class photos on the internet for the...
Better Business Bureau shares tips on how to manage children’s online privacy, internet safety
Editor's Note / Locally, this community is dedicated toward offering programs about scams, online privacy and internet addiction, as well as ways parents can...
As summer concert season begins, BBB alerts music fans regarding ticket scams
Above / As the summer concert season begins in Chicago, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) alerts fans to be aware of fake ticket scams...
Twelve Scams of Christmas: What to Look for and How to Avoid Them
CHICAGO - December 20, 2018 - 'Tis the season for holiday shopping and consumers are expected to spend more this year than they did...
Spring break presents opportunity for scammers to spring into action
Above / Spring break for Naperville schools runs March 31 through April 4, 2025. If planning to travel that week, local families likely already...
Consider safety tips before booking summer travel plans
CHICAGO – June 2024 – With summer vacation season full steam ahead, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that vigilance against fraud must not...
BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois celebrates 98th anniversary
Above / Today the BBB of Chicago commemorates its first 98 years since opening its doors on April 22, 1926, always aimed at fighting...
BBB Alert: Spring Break Scammers lurk
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Travel experts predict that more people will travel this year for the first time since before COVID closed down events on...