It’s a new year, but some of the old tried-and-true scams are still tricking people out of their money and personal information here in Illinois and across the nation.
The holidays are over, the decorations are coming down, and for many of us, the credit card bills are starting to arrive. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when scammers ramp things up, especially when it comes to rewards and loyalty points.
According to the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), scammers are targeting shoppers right now with fake emails, text messages, and pop-up alerts claiming you’ve earned cash rewards, bonus points, or special incentives from major retailers…