A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

If you are ever unsure whether a message is fraudulent, you should contact the entity requesting funds via their official ...

Illinois officials are warning residents to not respond or open links if they get a text claiming they owe money for traffic ...

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

A surge in text message scams is targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake package delivery and toll payment alerts, according to Consumer Reports. These messages often appear urgent, urging ...

Authorities have issued a fresh warning about scam messages circulating on WhatsApp and Telegram that exploit New Year 2026 ...

ILLINOIS (WIFR) - A rise in text scams about unpaid traffic fines has Loves Park police and Illinois’ Secretary of State ...

Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be ...

Illinois Secretary of State Giannoulias warns against holiday text scams pretending to suspend vehicle registration or ...

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THE ANSWER. A VIEWER NAMED CHARLES JUST SENT ME THIS TEXT MESSAGE THROUGH EMAIL. HE POINTED OUT THERE WERE NO MISSPELLINGS, AND SOME OF THE OTHER TELLTALE SIGNS ...

It starts with a ping. You are in the middle of your day when a text pops up saying that there is a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...