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Beware of fake ‘going out of business’ sales

Summary by CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…
Scammers will try to take advantage of anything, including “going out of business” sales. Recently, Joann Fabrics announced it would declare bankruptcy and close its stores for good. Soon after the announcement, scammers saw an opportunity, inundating social media with posts about the chain’s “going out of business” sale. The Better Business Bureau said people have already reported seeing ads designed to rip them off. Clicking on the link will t…

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Beware of fake ‘going out of business’ sales

Scammers will try to take advantage of anything, including “going out of business” sales. Recently, Joann Fabrics announced it would declare bankruptcy and close its stores for good. Soon after the announcement, scammers saw an opportunity, inundating social media with posts about the chain’s “going out of business” sale. The Better Business Bureau said people have already reported seeing ads designed to rip them off. Clicking on the link will t…

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CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…

Beware of fake 'going out of business' sales

Scammers will try to take advantage of anything, including “going out of business” sales. Recently, Joann Fabrics announced it would declare bankruptcy and close its stores for good. Soon after the announcement, scammers saw an opportunity, inundating social media with posts about the chain’s “going out of business” sale. The Better Business Bureau said people have already reported seeing ads designed to rip them off. Clicking on the link will t…

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Community ImpactCommunity Impact

Joann closes stores nationwide, 3 Austin-area locations affected

The nationwide chain announced its closures Feb. 23 after stating the business would be sold due to bankruptcy.

·Pflugerville, United States
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Texas StandardTexas Standard

Crafters despair as JOANN Fabrics announces it’s shuttering all 800 locations this year

The retail giant is the only fabric store many people have easy access to.

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InquirerInquirer

These Joann fabrics stores in the Philly area are closing

It was unclear when stores would close for good. Joann executives said in an FAQ that sales would run through the end of May, while supplies last.

·Philadelphia, United States
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Inquirer broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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