West Ridge business accused of bilking millions from unsuspecting customers in nationwide scam

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date May 15, 2026, 7:02 a.m.
Last Updated May 15, 2026, 7:02 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/business/2026/05/15/west-ridge-premium-home-service-banath-millions-customers-nationwide-scam

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The founder of a West Ridge company has been accused of running a massive nationwide scam that netted tens of millions of dollars from over 100,000 consumers, according to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Illinois. Owner Yosef Banath, 34, and his company B.E.S.T. GDR...