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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...
Focus on Safety – Senior Safety-Impersonation Scam Awareness
This September, the Naperville Police Department is focusing its Safer Naper campaign on senior safety. Throughout the month, we will cover scams targeting Naperville’s...
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 –...
Engaging Aging – An Update To Senior Scams
Scams are on the rise and are becoming more sophisticated in their approach.
Scammers use techniques called phishing whereby fraudulent communications are sent (by email,...
Naperville Police Host Scam Awareness Webinar on Feb. 26, 2025
Above / Naperville residents reported losing nearly $5.5 million to scams in 2024. (PN Scam Alert Image)
City of Naperville Report
The Naperville Police Department is...
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...
Focus On Safety – A Safer Naper: Scam Awareness
Update, Feb. 18, 2025 / A Scam Awareness webinar is set to begin at noon on Wed., Feb. 12. It is free and open...
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...
Alert! Naperville Police warn residents of cryptocurrency scams
Above / Four fraud reports regarding cryptocurrency and totaling nearly $750,000 in losses have been filed since Feb. 29, 2024. (PN File Photo)
The Naperville...
BBB Alert: Spring Break Scammers lurk
Better Business Bureau Report
Travel experts predict that more people will travel this year for the first time since before COVID closed down events on...
Focus on Safety – Frauds and scams
Every day scammers are trying to separate you from your money. The seven members of the Naperville Police Financial Crimes Unit, composed of a...
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...
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...
Our Voices – Frauds, scams, and ruses target senior citizens
Why are seniors the targets of scams? Seniors are often targeted for scams because they are perceived as having more money or a large...
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...
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...