CHICAGO (WLS) — Consumer Protection Week begins Sunday, March 5, and the Better Business Bureau has some important information to help you avoid falling victim to scammers. The BBB and FTC will provide a free live webinar Wednesday, March 8 at 3 p.m., to inform consumers of their rights and educate the public about scams and ID theft prevention. The webinar, titled "Avoid the Top Business and Consumer Scams Occurring in Northern Illinois," is in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. You can register here . While scammers work year round, there are some key things to watch for during the spring and summer months. With spring break approaching, scammers are poised to offer fraudulent vacation rentals, third-party fake bookings, and travel sites designed to appeal to consumers looking for great getaway discounts. "Many consumers now are making their spring break travel plans and finalizing payments, some of which will fall directly into the hands of con artists," said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau."Scammers often take advantage of consumer habits and capitalize on trending internet searches, enticing consumers with great deals to popular destinations or all-inclusive […]
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