Podcast appearances and mentions of steve bernas

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake robo calls offering deals for TV, phone, and internet providers, the most popular summer scams, and a fake AT&T notification. He also shares details about a scam phone call that could surprise pet owners, as well as people who say they […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why you should be cautious of any last-minute Father’s Day purchases, gym membership scams, and how an Evanston woman lost thousand to a Kevin Costner impersonator. He also shares details about social media videos asking for money and deceptive passport and visa […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss different types of scams people are targeted for and some local scams, including a nun that was scammed out of four hundred thousand dollars. He also explains what tariff scams could look like, such as texts about fake package deliveries.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN’s Bob Sirott to discuss scams that are being targeted toward veterans around Memorial Day. Steve shares some tips for college graduates on what to look out for as they enter the workforce. Steve also talks about fake going out of business sales that scammers are […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to bring awareness to Mother’s Day and small business scams. He also shares details about the BBB’s Scam Survival Toolkit and why phishing emails could be difficult to spot.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King have another cavalcade of characters on this super stuffed show! Throughout the show, we’re paying tribute to the late legend Duane Eddy ahead of what would have been his 87th birthday. Plus, we have the obligatory food jones. Our first featured friend is Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in lawn, garden, and driveway scams, as well as what restaurant scalping is. He also shares details about Real ID scams and fake texts claiming to be from UPS.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to protect yourself from online banking risks and fake flyers going around in the Round Lake Beach area. He also shares details about a survey scam in the Deerfield school district and talking to kids about text scams.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about scams ahead of concert and the start of baseball season, as well as what to know about the 23andMe bankruptcy. He also shares details about retirement savings scams, impersonators from the Social Security Administration, and fake CAPTCHA tests.

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins guest host Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the riskiest scams of the year including investment / cryptocurrency scams.

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins guest host Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the riskiest scams of the year including investment / cryptocurrency scams.

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins guest host Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the riskiest scams of the year including investment / cryptocurrency scams.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about recent Illinois Tollway scams, as well as fake computer security program emails and fake products sold online. He also shares details about a cybersecurity update tool and spring door-to-door scams.

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Jon Hansen to discuss spam texts flooding people’s cell phones. Steve talks about how to spot a bad link and where these scammers are coming from.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss the CPS data breach, as well as scams targeting wedding planning and grandparents. He also talks about a Geek Squad phishing scam and a water scam in Cicero.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a scam that targets veterans and their benefits, as well as tech support scams. He also shares details about some of the riskiest scams from this past years and how to check your credit report.

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are rolling out the red carpet on a show fit for two Kings! We start off with Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer at BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois and he brings us up to speed on the latest slew of scams and spams with the big one […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss a rise of IRS scammers during tax season, spring break travel scams, and how to spot a scam when looking to buy a car. He also shares details about a fake text message from Amazon, local bank impersonators, and non-standard auto insurance for […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about scammers taking advantage of the winter weather and a variety of Valentine’s Day scams. He also discuss fake loan scam phone calls, check fraud, and impersonations from Wisconsin’s Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about sports betting scams and why you shouldn’t accept unknown deposits in your Venmo account. He also discusses fake jury duty notices and how to spot a fake social media post.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can protect yourself from identity theft and spotting red flags in fake emails. He also shares details about a couple local scams and a BBB alert about illegal online pharmacies.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about tax season scams and a warning from the Palatine Police department. He also discusses various scams concerning Chicagoland’s recent polar vortex, fake job offers, and how to apply for the 2025 BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois Foundation Scholarship Program scholarship […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can safely donate to wildfire relief efforts, fake rewards from holiday purchases, and a warning from the Illinois Attorney General. He also shares details about how to recognize a Cost-of-Living Adjustment scam, fake banking apps, and fake emails about iCloud […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can protect your phone when you upgrade it and how scammers attempted to steal $5k from a local couple. He also shares details about QR code scams and some of the top scams of 2024.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about popular winter scams how to spot a phishing scam. He also discusses how car thieves are using tow trucks to impersonate insurance companies and fake “motorcycle for sale” ads.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about common scams around the Christmas season and what the FTC does with our location data. He also discusses an increase to a Social Security charge and weight loss drug online scams.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rise of holiday travel scams and fake emails claiming to be from Apple. He also explains what you should be aware of when buying a pet online and a phone scam warning from the Wheaton Police Department.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss how scammers are targeting veterans and an increase in holiday job scams. He also shares details about Bitcoin ATMs and answers a question from a listener.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about holiday decoration scams, a local gift card scam, and a new style of physical theft called “digital pickpocketing.” He also share’s details about the BBB’s Thank A Business Month and where you can check you credit report.

BBB's Steve Bernas on scams to lookout for: Halloween pop-up stores, Home Improvement scams, Medicare enrollment scams, online phishing, the 'we have video of you, pay up' emails, and more.  DO NOT CLICK ON THAT LINK!DO NOT OPEN THAT FRONT DOOR!DO NOT PICK UP THAT UNKNOWN CALL!Click here for the BBB Scam Tracker  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake claims on Medicare statements, Elon Musk impersonators, and a scam involving a local police department. He also shares details about student loan scams and a check you might be receiving in the mail.

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the increase in internet scams like the Microsoft security scam that Mary Van de Velde encountered last week. Bernas shares ways that people can protect themselves from scammers.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can donate to legitimate hurricane relief funds and a Medicare card scam. He also shares details about the increase in moving scams and what to do if someone calls about a fake credit card in your […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joined Bob Sirott to talk about what you should be aware of when posting your kid’s back-to-school pictures on social media and the rise of fraudulent QR codes. He also shares details about credit report scammers, fake phone calls pretending to be your bank, […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain why you should never share any of your six-digit verification codes with anyone, what happened to a local woman concerning a romance scam, and what to know about investment scams. He also talks about what you should do if […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk all things scams. Listen in while Steve warns listeners to be on the lookout for Lollapalooza ticket scams, campaign fundraising scams, airline customer services impersonators and more. Later on, Steve answers questions sent in from listeners.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in fake emails and merchandise tied to the Olympics, job ads that seem “too good to be true,” and how to research a company before interacting with them. He also explains what an inheritance scam is, […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about Illinois Tollways scams, a breach of Ticketmaster customer information, and imposters pretending to be deputies from DuPage County. He also discusses fake phone calls from banks, passport scams, and phishing emails from USPS.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to watch out for fake Rolling Stones and NASCAR tickets, as well as the deadline for entering the Publishers Clearing House contest and the BBB’s “Your Home HQ” for homeowners. He also shares details about scammers putting […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss spam calls asking for police department donations. Plus, Steve warns listeners about “free” solar panels, and contractor scams. Send your scams, and spams our way… 312-981-7200 & BobShow@WGNradio.Com

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss choosing a summer camp for your kids and a motorcycle sale scam on social media. He also talks about a housing scam warning from the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the rise of driveway asphalt […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details about local residents who are targeted with healthcare billing scams and data collected from the BBB’s investigation of the rise in phishing scams. He also talks about how an Elk Grove Village man encountered a solar panel scam […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joined Bob Sirott to talk about why scammers are targeting military veterans and fake streaming service activation prompts. He also shares details about the most impersonated organization and a north side utility scam.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake summer job ads online and airline ticket scams. He also discusses home repair scams originating in the south suburbs and SNAP Benefits scams.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss researching moving companies and the tenant background check process. He also shares details about an Illinois State Police phone scam and explains the importance of a strong password.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain what “mystery shopping” scams are and how to avoid student loan forgiveness scams. He also talks about how thousand of Roku accounts were hacked and scams that small businesses should be aware of.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about lawn and garden scams, as well as why you should be cautious when answering the phone. He also shares details about the Department of Justice data breach and how often you should change your passwords.

Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern IL, joins The Steve Cochran Show with his invaluable 'tip off to the rip off' that could save you from potential financial pitfalls on Tax Day. Before you file, make sure to swing by BBB.org to ensure that your chosen accountant proudly displays the BBB Seal of Approval.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about misleading and false information about filing taxes on social media and doing research before buying a prom dress. He also discusses an iPhone password scam and how a Naperville business clerk helped a senior citizen to avoid a […]

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