Wouldn’t it be great if we had so few scams going in Illinois that you could easily guess which scam claims the most victims here in our state? Well, we don’t, and you can’t. Maybe if you’re someone who closely follows scam alerts you might get lucky and guess it…
EDITORIAL: Be careful when back-to-school shopping | Editorials | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
We join our voice with the Better Business Bureau in cautioning consumers about scams as they prepare for the beginning of the school year. The BBB offers advice when shopping for books, clothes, school supplies, backpacks or other essentials: — Start your back-to-school shopping by creating a list. Jot down…
BBB warns of Facebook Messenger scams | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The Better Business Bureau is warning of scammers who are taking advantage people on Facebook. BBB officials said scammers are impersonating Facebook friends and sending messages to users. The scam starts when the scammer allegedly sees your name on a list of people who are…
Romance Scams With A Twist Are Hitting Rockford | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
We get an education every time that Dennis Horton, director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) visits with the WROK Morning Show. This week, Dennis filled us in on some of the latest and nastiest scams that are taking place in and around the Rockford…
As Valentine’s Day spending soars, so do perils of ‘romance scams’ | Local News | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Spending by U.S. consumers for Valentine’s Day is expected to be near record highs this year — $23.9 billion. But the Better Business Bureau is warning people to watch exactly what they’re buying and from whom they are buying. Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, said Americans are…
BBB warns of Facebook scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Posted: Sep 26, 2021 / 09:49 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 27, 2021 / 08:01 AM EDT **Related Video Above: Facebook prayer request feature prompts privacy concerns** CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Better Business Bureau is continuing to warn people about not giving away too much personal information on Facebook. FBI…
Online Romance Scams on the Rise – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
It could be the cruelest form of online scams – the romantic kind. People are preying off the vulnerability of people who feel lonely. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Better Business Bureau is warning that romance scams are on the rise. “I mean, we are a lot more…
Top New Year’s scams to watch out for in 2022 | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
With the new year come promises to eat better and lose weight. But that’s where it’s so easy to fall victim to a weight loss scam. It’s one of several New Year’s scams the Better Business Bureau is warning about as we head into 2022. A few months back, Gloria,…
Woman loses $4,800 to puppy scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Kerri McIntosh is a “dog person” who couldn’t help but fall in love when she found a Doberman puppy for sale in a Facebook dog lover’s group. “The woman selling it said, ‘This is the price, it includes shipping, and it is $1,300,’” McIntosh said. That was actually a reasonable…
Top New Year’s scams to watch out for in 2022 | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
With the new year come promises to eat better and lose weight. But that’s where it’s so easy to fall victim to a weight loss scam. It’s one of several New Year’s scams the Better Business Bureau is warning about as we head into 2022. A few months back, Gloria,…