In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Galesburg native Don O’Brien, Quincy Regional Director for the Better Business Bureau, dives into the latest scams threatening consumers. First, he unpacks a dangerous virtual vehicle vendor scam, where fraudsters impersonating a Missouri dealer have swindled over $223,000 from victims nationwide. Don shares red flags and tips to verify online sellers. Next, he addresses the surge in solar solicitations hitting Galesburg, offering ways to spot legitimate offers and understand consumer rights. Finally, Don tackles those pervasive social media ads for class action lawsuits, explaining how to confirm their legitimacy and avoid scams. He emphasizes researching businesses at bbb.org, using credit cards for protection, and reporting fraud to the BBB Scam Tracker.
- Posted November 12, 2025
Retired juvenile counselor David Gullstrand—longtime Rio, Illinois, resident—unpacks his short holiday tale The Christmas Quilt, written for his granddaughters…