Seniors tricked into spending $6,000 on gift card scam
Consumers should know that if they're ever asked to fix a tech or financial problem by buying gift cards, it is a scam. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
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Consumers should know that if they're ever asked to fix a tech or financial problem by buying gift cards, it is a scam. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
The exchange student was told his family in China was in danger unless he isolated himself, away from society and law enforcement.
Sara Dimitroff ordered the clothes in July and wanted to return them. Months later, she is still without a refund.
In her time of need, she inadvertently gave a scammer posing as a USAA employee critical account information, giving them access.
The BBB says scammers could be tampering with gift cards by stealing barcodes.
Keep an eye on the web address in your browser. Scammers love to create lookalike websites.
Miguel Pena-Gomez, 43, Liliana Nagles-Cuesta, 49, and Angela Posada-Acosta, 45, appeared in their first court appearance on Friday where they were denied bail.
A widely advertised hot air lantern festival that was scheduled for this weekend in Chicago has been postponed, leaving ticket holders unhappy.
Police arrested Nasir on felony identity theft, felony theft by deception, and a misdemeanor charge.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The department says the caller claims they are trying to schedule an appointment.
The self-proclaimed travel agent hasn't paid all of them back for the botched trips.
A travel agent accused of improperly pocketing tens of thousands of dollars went before a judge on Tuesday. Maysoon Nasir's arrest came after multiple CBS 2 investigations into complaints about the Oak Lawn woman's refusal to return money to customers whose trips didn't pan out.
Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft.
CBS 2 has reported on the agent before. More than 10 former customers are out a collective $50,000 with no vacations to show for it.
"Under the FTC act, it is illegal to deceive people through text messages, and we are prepared to hold those actors accountable."
The family was robbed of relaxation, memories, and, apparently, much more.
The scammers tell the victim that a judge issued an arrest warrant because they missed jury duty.
A new scam is targeting people in the far north suburbs who think they skipped jury duty.
We have reported time and time again on thefts involving those official blue United States Postal Service mailboxes.
"It's horrible," said Gene Krichevsky. "It's been a nightmare for over a year."
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
CBS 2 tried to hear the credit union's side of the story, but employees were not interested in talking.
CBS News' Kristine Lazar talked with a man who was left without a penny to his name.
Residents are getting calls from someone claiming to be a lawyer or a public official during their Zoon court calls.
