Cable TV Commercial Warns of Possible Internet Fraud

375205 01: A television monitor plays a short cable TV commercial warning consumers of possible Internet fraud August 4, 2000 at the Niles, IL City Hall. The 30-second cable spot delivers a stern warning for Internet shoppers, "Ask yourself, ''Do I want a chance ... at becoming a fraud victim?''" Nicholas Blase, mayor of Niles, IL. who had the idea to produce the short video commercial, says he felt the need to do something to protect the $15 million in sales tax, 80 percent of all city revenues, that the village shops and stores bring in each year. The village of Niles, with a population of over 28,000, is located just northwest of Chicago. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Newsmakers)