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Police Warn of Recent Robberies Involving Facebook Marketplace
Chicago police are asking residents who frequently use online marketplaces to buy or sell second-hand items to be on high alert after a string of robberies involving the platforms were reported over the last three months. Sandra Torres has more.
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Police Issue Alert After 19 Robberies Involving Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up Reported in Chicago
Chicago police are asking residents who frequently use online marketplaces to buy or sell second-hand items to be on high alert after a string of robberies involving the platforms were reported over the last three months.
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BBB Says Scam Complaints Involving Online Marketplace Sales Are on The Rise
Facebook Marketplace is popular for buying and selling items online, but it’s also popular with scammers, with the Better Business Bureau warning consumers that fraud involving items is on the rise.
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Here's What Color Ink You Should Use to Sign Your Checks to Avoid Fraud, According to BBB
Officials are looking to combat a growing fraudulent method where scammers steal, fake and forge mailed checks, and their efforts all start with the pen you use to mark your checks.
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Here's What Color Ink You Should Use to Sign Your Checks to Avoid Fraud, According to BBB
Officials are looking to combat a growing fraudulent method where scammers steal, fake and forge mailed checks, and their efforts all start with the pen you use to mark your checks.
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BBB Warns of Indiana Department of Workforce Development Texting Scam
The Better Business Bureau is alerting residents about a new text message scam in which scammers pose as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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Don't Be Fooled: BBB Shares Top Scams Consumers Fell Victim To In 2021
With prevention in mind, the Better Business Bureau is sharing the painful list of scams that hit hardest, impacting the most consumers in 2021. NBC 5 Responds’ Lisa Parker reports.
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Don't Be Fooled: BBB Shares Top Scams Consumers Fell Victim To In 2021
It’s a sobering statistic: Consumers in 2021 lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud last year.
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‘Smishing' Text Scams on the Rise, BBB Says; Here's How You Can Protect Yourself
The Better Business Bureau in Chicago is urging people to be on the lookout, explaining there’s a new type of texting scam – one that’s been very effective.
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Customers, Experts Warn Of Online Shopping Fraud on Social Media, Especially During Holidays
Shopping online is easy and convenient for many people especially during the pandemic, but for Chelse Bride she’s being extra careful now after what happened to her earlier this year.
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Customers, Experts Warn Of Online Shopping Fraud on Social Media
Shopping online is easy and convenient for many people especially during the pandemic, but for Chelse Bride she’s being extra careful now after what happened to her earlier this year. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen shares her story, and tips to avoid a similar fate.
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BBB Gives Tips to Avoid Scams Amid Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday Shopping
As Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday bring major deals to the Chicago area this weekend, the Better Business Bureau provided tips to shop wisely.
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BBB Issues Tips on How to Avoid Scams That Target Military Veterans
As the United States prepares to mark Veteran’s Day this week, the Better Business Bureau is reminding those who served in the armed forces to be on the lookout for scams that could potentially target veterans.
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Holiday Travel Scams Expected to Spike Amid Surging Prices, BBB Warns
The Better Business Bureau is warning Wednesday of an expected spike in holiday travel scams as prices see a surge.
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Burpees for Vets: How to Support U.S. Veterans in Just 11 Seconds
The Burpees for Vets Challenge is a call to action to support U.S. veterans in the run-up to Veterans Day. And it just takes 11 seconds. The challenge asks people to donate $11 and then do 11 seconds of burpees on social media to support veterans transitioning back into civilian life. The challenge will culminate with a Navy Seal simulation...
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BBB Warns of Chicago White Sox Playoffs Ticket Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning Chicago baseball fans Saturday that scammers are selling fake White Sox playoffs tickets.
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BBB Warns of Hackers Targeting iPhones for Identity Theft
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of cyber hackers targeting iPhones in an effort to commit identity theft.
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BBB Warns of Fake Food Takeout Websites
The Better Business Bureau is warning of fake food website scams as takeout ordering surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Scammers Continue to Target Illinoisans, BBB Warns
Identity theft scams have continued to affect Illinois residents and many government departments in the state, the Better Business Bureau alerted the public Tuesday.
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UPS Investigates After Man Says Lollapalooza Tickets Were Stolen
With Lollapalooza just days away from kicking off, one Chicagoan has a cautionary tale for those expecting tickets in the mail. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.