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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Better Business Bureau is alerting residents about a new text message scam in which scammers pose as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

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.

It’s a sobering statistic: Consumers in 2021 lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud last year.

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.

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.