Scams surge in northwest Ohio as BBB reports doubling of cases

Online scams alone are up 50%. These include pop-up ads on social media that prompt users to click and potentially make purchases.

CT residents report double the scams in 2025, BBB says, to the tune of $2.6 million

The number of scam reports from Connecticut residents to the Better Business Bureau last year was nearly double the total from 2024, the BBB said in a news release Wednesday. () Connecticut residents reported almost double the number of scams last year to the Better Business Bureau compared to the previous year,
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BBB: You could lose money on weight loss scams

AI deep‑fakes are helping weight‑loss scams slim down the truth and bulk up the lies. Jordan Wright with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

ON YOUR SIDE SCAM SCHOOL: Beware of new puppy scams; Social Security scam

KY3’s Tyler Scam and the Better Business Bureau’s Pamela Hernandez discuss new puppy scams circulating the Ozarks. Also, how a new Social Security scam works.
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Better Business Bureau: 12 scams of Christmas

The Better Business Bureau just released a list of the 12 scams of Christmas, which may affect many people over the holidays. Steve Bernas joined ABC7 News This Morning to talk about how you can protect yourself. The National Retail Federation (NRF ...