You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears ...

Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.

The phishing messages include real confirmation numbers and booking details—here’s how to avoid falling for it.

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

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

A Springfield woman says she was about to hand over her savings account information, but then spotted a red flag.

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

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.

Scammers love to prey on hope, and with a 4.3 percent unemployment rate in the U.S. as of August 2025, they've got a lot of hopeful job seekers to pounce on. No matter the economic environment, though ...

Scam phone calls, texts and online adverts have been on the rise with the public warned to stay vigilant about them.

Read on to find out how this Amazon scam works and how you can spot, avoid and report it. The caller will most likely know ...