Warning: Scam alert

Dear Resident, Utility-related issues, telecommunications complaints, identity theft and fraud all made Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s top 10 list of consumer concerns. With new scams creeping up every day, read CUB's list of cons and rip-offs so you can protect yourself. Let us know if you have heard of these scams, and you'll be entered in a drawing to win five energy-efficient light bulbs—with a money-saving potential of $250! (Deadline: noon Friday.) p.s. If you would like to get a head start on your Mother's Day shopping, use our special link (featuring 250+ retailers!) and a portion of your total will be donated back to CUB!