Tip-Off to the Rip-Off: Don't get wrapped up in scams

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Have you received an offer to wrap your car, boat, bike, or truck with logos of a major brand? Watch out! These offers are often scams aimed at stealing your money and banking information.

Here’s how it works: Scammers send you a phony check for thousands of dollars, claiming you’ve been selected by a major company to wrap your vehicle. You’re instructed to cash the check, keep a portion, and send the rest to a company to do the wrap.

But here’s the catch – while your bank might clear the check in a couple of days, it can take weeks to detect it’s fake. By then, your money and personal information have been stolen.

The BBB advises: Never cash checks from unsolicited offers. Don’t communicate by email or phone until you’ve verified the company through their official website. Stay cautious and avoid easy money offers.

For more information, go to BBB.org/ChicagoBuzz

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