There’s a major lesson to be learned for back-to-school shopping: do your homework.
Kayla Palmore with the Better Business Bureau’s “Tip-Off to the Rip-Off” on WBBM has a study guide for you.
As summer winds down, families across the country are gearing up for the new school year.
While parents juggle vacations, work, and school supply lists, scammers are also getting ready for a different kind of season.
Scammers view this as a golden chance to take advantage of the pressure and confusion during back-to-school shopping.
With back-to-school spending projected to hit $38.8 billion this year, watch out for too-good-to-be-true deals, fake websites, and phishing scams disguised as school-related promotions.
Beware of phony pop-up ads on social media, and when you make a purchase, be sure to check that the web address starts with HTTPS.
For more information, go to BBB.org/ChicagoBuzz or WBBMNewsradio.com.