FILE – This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows Visa credit cards in New Orleans. With interest rates rising, the cost of borrowing is going up. This is especially the case for credit cards, as they have high annual percentage rates that vary as interest rates change. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Bob Sirott

How are scammers targeting college students?

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: Sep 7, 2023 / 11:01 AM CDT

Updated: Sep 7, 2023 / 11:01 AM CDT

FILE – This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows Visa credit cards in New Orleans. With interest rates rising, the cost of borrowing is going up. This is especially the case for credit cards, as they have high annual percentage rates that vary as interest rates change. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

by: Hayley Boyd

Posted: Sep 7, 2023 / 11:01 AM CDT

Updated: Sep 7, 2023 / 11:01 AM CDT

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how scammers are targeting college students and fake Bed Bath & Beyond sales. He also shares details about cable company emails and the BBB Torch Awards.

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