1 scam reported in Downers Grove for week ending July 18, 2026

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By M. D. Woodard

The Better Business Bureau listed one scam report in Downers Grove for the week ending July 18, 2026.

No scam reports were listed for the city in the prior week.

One report included a dollar amount, with reported losses totaling $23.07.

The largest reported loss for the week, $23.07, involved an online purchase; the consumer stated: "purchased product. never shipped. reached out they responded once saying they could not refund and it would ship. 2 months later nothing shipped and they stopped responding."

BBB Scam Tracker lets consumers search reported scams and share their experiences to help others recognize similar schemes. The BBB says it reviews each report before publication and does not publicly display the reporter’s name or personal contact information.

Fraud reports have continued to involve large financial losses nationwide. The Federal Trade Commission said consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the previous year.

Scam Reports in Downers Grove, IL for Week Ending July 18, 2026
Date Scam type Reported loss
July 14 Online Purchase $23.07

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