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Quick Tip: Vacation scams

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  • Jan 10

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  • Dec 27, 2025

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  • Aug 21, 2025

BBB study exposes shady gambling sites

  • Aug 20, 2025

BBB issues warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls; how to spot a fake

  • Jul 29, 2025

Consumers struggle to get refunds from Chicago tombstone business

  • Jul 18, 2025

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BBB research reveals top 10 local scams to watch out for in 2026 

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Better Business Bureau reveals top local scams of 2024

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BBB shares tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams

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Look out for student financial aid scams, BBB warns

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Better Business Bureau issues warning about increase in summer scams

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Beware of summer scams preying on job seekers, vacationers: BBB

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Latest Stories

Better Business Bureau issues warning for wedding scams

We're quickly approaching wedding season, and the Better Business Bureau is sharing tips to avoid con artists, substandard wedding vendors and online scams.

  • Mar 15, 2025

Quick Tip: How to avoid sports betting scammers cashing in on Super Bowl hype

As legal sports betting surges, scammers are cashing in on Super Bowl hype. ABC7 Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has tips to avoid being a victim of fake betting sites and apps trying to steal money and personal information.

  • Feb 6, 2025

Better Business Bureau reveals top local scams of 2024

The year 2024 is officially in the books, and as we look ahead to 2025, the Better Business Bureau is reminding people to stay vigilant and protect their information.

  • Jan 7, 2025

Online holiday shopping scams up 125% from last year, BBB warns

Holiday shopper may be finding steep discounts on items, but sometimes those deals are too good to be true. A Chicago woman is now fighting to get her money back.

  • Nov 27, 2024

Don't let online grinches scam you this year, Better Business Bureau warns

'Tis the season for all your holiday shopping. But it's also a prime time for scams as online grinches look to steal your holiday spirit.

  • Nov 26, 2024