Better Business Bureau

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Better Business Bureau is warning Wednesday of an expected spike in holiday travel scams as prices see a surge.

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...

The Better Business Bureau is warning Chicago baseball fans Saturday that scammers are selling fake White Sox playoffs tickets.

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of cyber hackers targeting iPhones in an effort to commit identity theft.

The Better Business Bureau is warning of fake food website scams as takeout ordering surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Identity theft scams have continued to affect Illinois residents and many government departments in the state, the Better Business Bureau alerted the public Tuesday.

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.

With Lollapalooza just days away from kicking off, one Chicagoan has a cautionary tale for those expecting tickets in the mail.

The Better Business Bureau warned Tuesday of elevated online dating scams involving an illegitimate dating site with membership fees and fake dating profiles.

The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois warned residents of new scams as the first “All In for the Win” Vaccine Lottery drawing takes place this week.

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that financial losses are on the rise from schemes involving phony lotteries and sweepstakes during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the BBB, the bureau has seen a decline in complaints since it conducted a 2018 study on sweepstakes and lottery-based fraud, but financial losses have surged by more than 35% in terms of…

With another round of COVID-19 stimulus checks on the way to select Americans, the Better Business Bureau warned consumers Tuesday of a potential increase in scams.

Giant lottery jackpots could bring scammers looking to prey on honest players, according to the Better Business Bureau. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

The Better Business Bureau warned against reselling and buying pre-owned gift cards following the Christmas holiday last week.

There’s been a lot of pandemic puppy love happening this year as many families taking advantage of the time at home to get a pet. But fraudsters are taking advantage of the pandemic, telling buyers they can’t meet the animals before sending money. The Better Business Bureau says puppy and kitten scams have more than doubled this year, with projected...

The top Chicago-area headlines you need to know from Dec. 2, 2020.