Jason Knowles is a Consumer Investigative Reporter at ABC7 Chicago. He specializes in warning consumers about rip-offs and scams, exposing white-collar crime, and addressing issues related to personal finance and cybersecurity. His work has been featured in various outlets including ABC11 Eyewitness News, Yahoo News, and ABC7 Los Angeles.
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Jason Knowles's coverage predominantly focuses on personal finance, scams, and local news with a specific interest in the LGBTQ+ community. He also provides how-to guides and seasonal content related to holiday shopping and safety. When reaching out to him, consider offering expertise or stories related to financial planning, scam prevention tips for local residents, unique aspects of the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago or Illinois, and insights into local events affecting the community. Additionally, providing actionable advice for his audience during different seasons can be beneficial.
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A Lombard woman lost thousands in a scam that targeted her son's apartment sublease listing.
Here's an ABC7 I-Team quick tip on loyalty rewards scams. Airline miles and hotel points could be worth thousands of dollars, and scammers know it.
A resident said people began setting up tents in June, shortly after the park reopened following a $27 million renovation.
By: Jason Knowles
Logan Square residents say they are concerned about a nearby encampment while advocates argue that moving people from one location to another does not address the root causes of homelessness.
By: Jason Knowles
Ever hand over your license to be scanned? The FBI is investigating a major cyber threat hitting the dark web. A site is selling 153 million driver's license scans allegedly stolen from a verification company used to scan IDs.
By: Jason Knowles
A Lynwood couple's federal tax refund was delayed by years after scammer filed in their name.
By: Jason Knowles
One local couple had been waiting three years for their federal tax refund. The delays started as fraudulent filing from a scammer and turned into years of waiting for their money.
Here's an ABC7 I-Team quick tip on fake travel websites. BrandShield says scammers register look-alike websites of major airlines and hotel chains.
Travel is top of mind during the Labor Day weekend. When booking future trips, watch out for fake travel websites. New data shows scammers are registering look-alike websites using the names of major airlines and hotel chains at a skyrocketing rate.
Here's an ABC7 I-Team quick tip on surprise car costs and paying too much interest over time, with survey data from auto refinance platform Caribou.
