Jordan Wright

2 months ago | audacy.com | Jordan Wright

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - At first, it seems like a stroke of luck - someone unexpectedly deposits money into your Venmo account. But beware - this could be a setup by fraudsters, and the real surprise isn't a good one!Scammers have put a digital twist on fake check scams with the "fake Venmo deposit scam."They send a deposit using a stolen credit card, making it appear legitimate.

Dec 1, 2024 | audacy.com | Jordan Wright

Beautiful holiday décor and lighting may look great online - but what you see may not be what you get. A splurge on outdoor holiday decorations and lighting could purge your cash and personal identity if the pop-up ad or shopping website is not legitimate. Fraudsters have filled the season with fake websites, counterfeit photos and false ads. You make your payment, but you might not get a delivery. Or, if you do, the products are low-quality imitations or miniature versions of what you saw online.

Sep 28, 2024 | audacy.com | Jordan Wright

The season isn't all that's changing, as October is one of the biggest months for change of location - and scammers and substandard companies are ready to move it. Moving can be a very emotional and time pressured decision. Beware, because along with outright scammers who will take your money and run, there is also the possibility of being involved with a less-than-reputable mover. The BBB receives an average of 13,000 complaints and negative reviews about movers each year.

Sep 7, 2024 | audacy.com | Jordan Wright

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - A new investigative study has revealed investment scams, especially with cryptocurrency, can be like kryptonite to your life savings. A new BBB report shows investment scams have not only surged, but have reached an all-time high, and people are suffering median losses of $6,000 compared to $1,000 just a couple of years ago. Over 4,000 reports since 2020 have rolled in with each year increasing significantly, and this year is on track to be the highest ever.

Jun 15, 2024 | audacy.com | Jordan Wright

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) - June officially ushers in summer, and while most people take time off to enjoy the warm season, that's not the case for fraudsters. They strike with a variety of utility and door to door scams. Many have fallen victim to threatening phone calls from utility companies demanding immediate payment or their energy will be cut off. In temperature extremes, it's easy to panic, but utility companies will never threaten their customers or demand money at once.