BBB SCAM Tracker PROGRAM

Protecting Central Illinois From Scams - Together.

Free, year-round scam prevention tools for businesses, municipalities, and community members across Central Illinois.

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Choose Your Path

For Local Businesses

Protect Your Customers. Protect Your Brand.

Download free, BBB-branded materials to share scam alerts with your customers, train your team, and reinforce your role as a trusted local business.

For Municipalities & Institutions

Year-Round Scam Education for Your Community.

Partner with BBB to deploy scam prevention content through your city, library, senior center, financial institution, or law enforcement channels. No cost. Minimal staff time.

For Residents & Consumers

Get Scam Alerts Before They Reach You.

Sign up for our free monthly newsletter and opt-in text alerts on trending scams targeting Central Illinois.

OUR MISSION

A Smarter, Safer Central Illinois Starts With Awareness.

The BBB Scam Stop Program is a community-wide initiative designed to provide year-round, proactive scam prevention. As AI-driven fraud, senior targeting, and small-business impersonations rise, reaction is no longer enough.

We believe that the best defense is an informed community. By partnering with local businesses, municipalities, and residents, we are building a united front against scammers—ensuring that everyone in Central Illinois has the tools they need to stay protected.

Editorial community members of Central Illinois

$10B+

Lost to scams in the U.S. annually

1 in 4

Adults targeted by scammers each year

100% Free

Resources for every Accredited Business

Free Resources for Accredited Businesses

Download brand-compliant materials to share with your customers and team.

Monthly Scam Newsletter Template

Ready-to-send email templates to keep your audience informed of local threats.

Social Media Asset Pack

High-quality graphics and captions to warn your followers about trending local scams.

Employee Training One-Sheet

A quick-reference guide to help your front-line staff spot and report business-targeted fraud.

Customer Awareness Flyer

Printable handouts for your storefront to educate customers on common marketplace scams.

Email Signature Badge

Show your commitment to consumer protection with a verified BBB Scam Stop program badge.

Scam Tracker Web Embed Kit

Add a live, localized feed of reported scams directly to your own company website.

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Community members and municipal leaders collaborating on scam prevention

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Equip Your City With Year-Round Prevention.

Partner with BBB to deploy scam prevention content through your city, library, senior center, financial institution, or law enforcement channels. No cost. ADA-compliant. Minimal staff time.

Monthly scam education newsletters for your communication channels
Social media assets highlighting trending scams and prevention tips
BBB Scam Tracker™ integration for your municipal website
Coordination with Communications, Community Development, Senior Services, and IT
Tailored content for senior-serving orgs, financial institutions, and law enforcement

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Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers.

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Trusted Across Central Illinois

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The BBB Scam Stop Program has been an invaluable asset. The resources provided allowed us to train our staff effectively and keep our customers informed about local threats.

Sarah Jenkins

Owner, Jenkins Hardware

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Partnering with the BBB has given our city the tools we needed to protect our most vulnerable residents. The ready-to-use materials saved our team countless hours.

David Ross

Municipal Leader

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We integrated the Scam Tracker into our website, and the feedback from our patrons has been overwhelmingly positive. Proactive awareness is our community's best defense.