Shoppers in Illinois Urged to Watch for Gift Card FraudShoppers in Illinois Urged to Watch for Gift Card FraudThese scams are becoming easier and more sophisticated, mainly due to the advances in technology.EmilyEmily
Illinois Residents Warned About Rise in AI Voice Cloning ScamsIllinois Residents Warned About Rise in AI Voice Cloning ScamsArtificial intelligence is making life more convenient in many ways, but it's also giving scammers a powerful new tool. EmilyEmily
Illinois Residents See Staggering Losses From AI Romance ScamsIllinois Residents See Staggering Losses From AI Romance ScamsIllinois romance scams spike before Valentine’s Day as AI dating scams cost residents $36 million, including a Chicago man who lost $70,000 to a fake online relationship.Sweet LennySweet Lenny
Illinois Amazon Shoppers Get Scammed With Fake Recall TextsIllinois Amazon Shoppers Get Scammed With Fake Recall TextsIf you received a text from "Amazon" claiming that an order you placed in September of 2025 has been recalled, don't click any links it sends you.EmilyEmily
“Be Alert Illinois! New Scam is Coming for Your Remaining $$$” “Be Alert Illinois! New Scam is Coming for Your Remaining $$$” New scam alert: Fake retail sites are luring deal-hunters with name brands fashion labels. Stay sharp.QuaidQuaid
The Little Rip-Offs In Life We’ve All Just Accepted in IllinoisThe Little Rip-Offs In Life We’ve All Just Accepted in IllinoisThere are small scams happening every day around the country that most of us just accept because what choice do we really have?EmilyEmily
Phone Scam Tricks Illinois Man Into Sending $20,000Phone Scam Tricks Illinois Man Into Sending $20,000Scams have really been amping up lately around Illinois, but this has to be one of the saddest to be a victim of.EmilyEmily
#1 Scam Illinois Residents Are Falling For This Month#1 Scam Illinois Residents Are Falling For This MonthThere's one scam sweeping the state and you might've already fallen for it.EmilyEmily
Facebook Scammers Posing as Buyers with Venmo TrickFacebook Scammers Posing as Buyers with Venmo TrickScammers are now targeting Rockford-area Facebook sellers with a convincing Venmo payment trick. Here’s how to spot it before it’s too late.Lil ZimLil Zim
Home Improvement Scams On The Rise As Spring Arrives In IllinoisHome Improvement Scams On The Rise As Spring Arrives In IllinoisSpring is an opportunity for scammers to capitalize on all the home improvement projects you've been neglecting.EmilyEmily