Online purchase scams were a problem before the pandemic, when we could shop anywhere we chose. Now, with many relegated to online shopping only, it's gotten worse.
One of the most common scams in the U.S. and Canada today involves callers pretending to be government officials who use fear and intimidation to trick victims into turning over personal information or money.
More and more people are finding themselves being billed after giving a free trial offer a shot, and the scammers are really using COVID-19 to fleece their victims.
Bank robber Willie Sutton was once asked why he robbed banks. His answer was: "Because that's where the money is." Scammers look at senior citizens much the same way.
Flooding in our area is causing all sorts of headaches, from people having to evacuate their homes to repairing/mitigating the water damage to avoiding scam artists.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is reminding businesses and consumers to file smart in an effort to keep their tax information secure and avoid tax-related scams.