With the holiday weekend coming up and the warm summer season officially here, it’s important to protect yourself against sun and scam burns!
This week, the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM tells you how.
Scammers have hot weather playbooks that are expected to cause a surge in seasonal swindles.
Fraudsters try to take advantage of those who are vacation planning, buying concert tickets, or in need of home improvement and storm repairs.
Another favorite ploy is threatening people with utility shut off calls. The first red flag is someone reaching out to you unsolicited and using pressure tactics to get you to hand over money or personal information. Even if the call seems urgent, take a breath and verify with the company before acting.
For more information, go to BBB.org/ChicagoBuzz or WBBMNewsradio.com.