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Rockford BBB Warns of Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
If that letter or call says that you've won a big jackpot, chance are you're about to be scammed out of some money.
Dennis Horton, Director of the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau (BBB), joins us twice a month to help you and your family avoid being taken by unethical and/or illegal cons and scams.
This morning, Dennis filled us in on the world of sweepstakes and lottery scams:
If you've got questions or concerns, please call the Rockford Regional Office of the BBB at (815) 963-2222.
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