Consumer advocate warns of holiday scam attempts
CHICAGO (Illinois News Network) -- The fast-paced shopping season that accompanies the holidays means more potential opportunities for criminals. That’s according to the Better Business Bureau, which is warning Illinois residents about the annual spike in scam attempts this time of the year. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years and there always seems to be an uptick, because it appears that many people are desperate this time of the year,” said Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business […]
