BBB issue warning of various scams during tax season - here's what to look for
They said con-artist will try to "take your money, but your personal identity information, and peace of mind."
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They said con-artist will try to "take your money, but your personal identity information, and peace of mind."
Sara Dimitroff ordered the clothes in July and wanted to return them. Months later, she is still without a refund.
The Better Business Bureau's president and CEO of Chicago and northern Illinois, Steve Bernas, joins CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek with what customers need to do to make sure they are right when making returns.
With Christmas ending, you may be assessing your holiday gifts, looking at what you'll keep and what you'll return or exchange.
The Better Business Bureau this Christmas Day night had a few helpful tips for CBS 2's Marybel González make the process easier and less stressful.
The BBB says scammers could be tampering with gift cards by stealing barcodes.
The BBB says some sites could use your card's ID number and pin and drain money from it.
Keep an eye on the web address in your browser. Scammers love to create lookalike websites.
The Better Business Bureau is warning you to be alert as you shop for deals this Cyber Monday with tips to protect yourself. Keep an eye on the web address in your browser. Scammers love to create lookalike websites.
More people are shopping online rather than in person, putting them at a higher risk of phishing scams. The Better Business Bureau is offering tips on how to stay safe.
CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports on the consumer alert from the Better Business Bureau. A Chinese company is behind the app that the Better Business Bureau said 50 million people have already downloaded. Read more
Many struggle with various debts from credit cards to their mortgage. Companies that claim to help ease the burden aren’t doing enough and, in some cases, leaving consumers worse off than they were before, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau. CEO and president of the BBB in Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas shares how you can advocate for yourself.
Scam artists are pretending to offer cheap refurbished items, then disappearing.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Scammers will often try to sell photoshopped tickets on online marketplaces.
The BBB said it has received dozens of complaints about people losing their money in Chicago. Scammers will often try to sell photoshopped tickets on online marketplaces.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The BBB says it's monitoring deception in the timeshare industry.
It just released a report showing customers often feel misled about fees for timeshare maintenance and say the properties are hard to sell - leading to high fines.
The event is free, but a $5 donation to the Better Business Bureau's Charitable and Educational Fund is encouraged.
Investigators are seeing a steep incline in the number of complaints involving fake fraud alert text messages. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
As Ukrainian people seek refuge amid Russian invasions, many organizations are seeking donations.
Lifted by the surge in online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are rampantly taking advantage of digital shoppers.
A long list of bad reviews and an F rating with a major consumer advocate aren't stopping an online travel agency from picking up new customers.
