phone scams

Suburban Illinois Woman Loses $16,000 In Phone Scam
Suburban Illinois Woman Loses $16,000 In Phone Scam
Suburban Illinois Woman Loses $16,000 In Phone Scam
When you read about scams like this, it's easy to fall into a "that happens to other people" mentality. However, when you look at the numbers of people in Illinois and around the country who've lost significant sums of money, keep in mind that it could easily happen to you.
Eau Claire Wisconsin Cop Returns IRS Scammer's Phone Call, Goes Viral
Eau Claire Wisconsin Cop Returns IRS Scammer's Phone Call, Goes Viral
Eau Claire Wisconsin Cop Returns IRS Scammer's Phone Call, Goes Viral
It seems like nearly everyone has gotten one of these IRS scam phone calls. You know, the old "you-owe-us-money-so-give-me-your-personal-information-so-you-won't-go-to-jail" call. I've gotten several, but being aware that it's a scam, I just hung up. A cop in Eau Claire, Wisconsin decided that he'd go me one better and call them back.
Beware the Spoofing Scam
Beware the Spoofing Scam
Beware the Spoofing Scam
It's always something. At least when you're talking about the world of scams. Lots of people employing lots of tactics, all with the bottom-line goal of separating you from your money or personal information. The latest is being called the "Spoofing Scam," and according to ABC News, this scam uses technological trickery combined with the lure of money to trick victims into giving up pers