Rockford Regional Office

Even in the toughest of times, the scammers of the world are always looking to fleece their next victim. Senior citizens have been especially targeted.

You may be looking at time off from work or school because of the coronavirus outbreak, but scammers are always on the job.

Scammers are offering these "free kits” as a way to get their hands on sensitive information that can be used to steal a child’s identity.

Thousands have fallen victim to the latest Social Security scams, and their collective loss is in the tens of millions of dollars.

The idea that you may not always get what you payed for is not a new one, but when an average of 25% of online shoppers wind up with a fake product--folks start paying attention.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is reminding businesses and consumers to file smart in an effort to keep their tax information secure and avoid tax-related scams.

From driveway shoveling to furnace inspections and past due utility bill calls, cold weather scams run the gamut.