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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is the ‘Great Resignation’ and its impact on our business community?
A review of national phenomenon, termed “The Great Resignation,” may shed some light on the availability of our workforce in the post-Covid era. Ironically,...
BBB encourages consumers to ‘Shop Local for Small Business Saturday’
Above / Grow your heart and the local economy by supporting small businesses in your community on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Shopping,...
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...
BBB Alert: Scammers bet fans will fall for sports betting cons
In Game 1 of the World Series on Fri., Oct. 27, the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a 6-5 margin in 11...
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...
BBB promotes ‘shop small and locally’
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses make up most of the American businesses and are the economic engine for job growth. Small...
Scammers go into overtime to cash in on sports betting excitement
Fan fever runs hot for betting and micro betting
With all the excitement of the new NFL and college football season, Better Business Bureau is...
Student-loan forgiveness attracts debate, including scammers
Editor's Note / Since the announcement regarding student-loan relief on Aug. 25, 2022, this publication has been receiving signed feedback from residents regarding the...
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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Veterans in Touch – Protect yourself Part 2
Above / Though no QR Codes are placed on this Naperville Park District sign designating Veterans Park, the sign stands to represent plenty of...
2022 State of the City Address by Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico
Above / During his remarks, Mayor Steve Chirico mentioned that he had asked Judge Kavita Athanikar to introduce him for the 2020 State of...
Planning a move? Beware of scammers from shady moving companies
Above / The Better Business Bureau provides a heads-up for folks on the move. Beware of scammers and shady companies that might “move-in” this...
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....
