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Naperville Police release alerts residents regarding IRS scams
The Naperville Police Department have received a significant number of complaints from residents who have been the victims of phone scams from callers who...
Focus on Safety – Cryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrency scams are a growing problem. Over the past several years, Naperville residents have reported losing millions of dollars to cryptocurrency scams. These scams...
BBB Research Reveals Local Scams to Watch Out for in 2026
Above / Images of a cell phone, computer and credit card help raise awareness that reports of scams surged in 2025 and Online Shopping...
Study Reveals Billions Lost to Business Scams
Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges business owners to protect businesses in the face of rising threats.
Better Business Bureau Report
CHICAGO – June 26, 2025 –...
DuPage County set to host ‘Safe from Scams: Protecting Seniors and Their Assets’
Above / DuPage County plans program from 9:30 to 11AM Jan. 31, 2024, to inform community regarding scams and fraud aimed at elderly.
DuPage County...
Focus on Safety – A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Romance scams
Millions of people use online dating apps or social networking sites to meet someone. But instead of finding romance, many find a scammer trying...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Focus on Safety – Gift Card Scams
It breaks my heart when I hear of a resident being scammed out of their hard-earned money. Sometimes it is only a few hundred...
Beware of frauds and scams, report suspicious callers seeking personal info
Above / Naperville Police warn public to beware of frauds and scams. Never provide personal or banking information over the phone.
The Naperville Police Department continues...
Focus on Safety – Beware! Tax time scams
Every year around this time we see an increase of fraudulent phone calls from criminals impersonating IRS agents. Across the country this IRS scam...
Naperville police warn public to beware of frauds and scams
Above / When an opportunity sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Even though recent online gimmicks may try other means of...
Be alert to scams and construction season
Along with many other Naperville residents, I recently received a phone call from a “government analyst” advising me that I was being investigated, presumably...
Focus on Safety – Beware! IRS Impersonators
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes" (Benjamin Franklin). But the “tax man” won’t be giving you...
Naperville Police Department alerts public about IRS scam, Crime Stoppers offer
The Naperville Police Department continues to receive numerous complaints from residents who have been the victims of telephone scams. In these recent incidents, citizens...
Focus on Accessibility – Tax season E-mail scams
It is tax season even though April 15 is fast approaching! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) always warns citizens to not be fooled by...
On Cyber Monday Be Prepared to Make Giving Tuesday and Travel Tuesday Count
Thanks to Cyber Monday, the internet is slow on Dec. 1, 2025. Still every effort will be made to provide this information in a...
How to help where wildfires continue to ravage Southern California
Since late September a yard sign has been a reminder to appreciate all dedicated firefighters who serve Naperville and throughout the world.
Update, Feb. 6,...