Illinois scams

Imagine getting a text claiming you’ve missed jury duty and could face arrest. Sounds alarming, right? This is happening more often than you think.

QR codes have become more than just a quick way to check a menu—they're now attracting the attention of scammers. Let's talk about why caution is key.

Illinois is catching the brunt of spam calls, sitting among the top five for complaints. What’s going on with our phones?

Alexi Giannoulias, issued a warning about text messages that falsely claim to be from his office of the DMV.

The messages claim you own money for unpaid traffic violations, parking tickets, or toll fines.

Everyday folks are falling for scams in ways that might surprise you. The real numbers are even more shocking than what we hear.

Illinois authorities are warning residents about a new scam making the rounds that targets drivers with alarming text messages pretending to be from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles.

Artificial intelligence is making life more convenient in many ways, but it's also giving scammers a powerful new tool.

Imagine getting a call from someone claiming to be an FBI agent—sounds alarming, right? That’s exactly what scammers are banking on these days.

A Chicago-area man says he's out more than $30,000 after falling victim to a scam that involved cryptocurrency. He's speaking out in hopes to warn others.