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.
$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 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
Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers.
Get BBB Scam Stop Alerts in your inbox and on your phone - free, opt-in, Central Illinois-specific.
Trusted Across Central Illinois
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.
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.
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.
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