Scam Alert

Illinois ranks high on the scam list, but what does that mean for you? Let’s dive into the numbers that matter.

The holiday shopping season is here, and so are the scammers who want to ruin it for us. With fake websites, fraudulent offers, and sneaky sellers lurking around every digital corner, staying safe online has never been more critical.

If you are mailing off checks to pay bills or even to send to friends/family, you might want to rethink doing that according to new warnings.

I know, I write about scams going around and through Rockford and the Rockford area quite a bit. The reason is pretty simple. I'm outraged by what scammers are doing to senior citizens, people who are barely getting by, young people, and families.

Red Light Traffic Camera violation emails are circulating Rockford.

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.

If someone calls and says there's a warrant for your arrest do not believe it.

If the thought of getting three free large pizzas from Little Caesars sounds too good to be true, that's because it is.

Phony repairmen aren't on the prowl only when it's warm. They're lurking around the Rockford-area when it's cold, too.

Netflix has issued a warning to subscribers, "do not click these links!"