current Illinois scams

The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm over sneaky scams tied to Facebook's settlement. Keep your personal info close, folks.

Scammers are cashing in on our fears about jury duty, sending fake texts that could empty your wallet. Let’s break down how to spot them.

There are lots of scams out there, but the delivery text scam is particularly effective because we all order things to be delivered to our homes.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to be very aware of seasonal scams that tend to spike during the fall months so you don't fall victim to one.

Homecoming season is just around the corner, bringing back that nostalgic spirit. But watch out—scammers are ready to take advantage of the excitement.

Tax time brings out the scammers every year, and this year is shaping up to be a profitable one for the scam artists who are tricking people with a fake text from the IRS. Here's what they're doing, and how you can protect yourself from being taken.

QR codes have become a part of life, and they are literally everywhere. In most cases, there's nothing wrong with them and they speed things along. However, in other cases, scanning a QR code that's been placed by a scam artist could really cost you. Here's how to spot the fakes.

QR codes are everywhere. You know it, I know it, and more importantly--scammers know it. Before you scan the next one you see, read on so you'll know what to do to avoid becoming a victim of this fast-growing type of scam.

It would be more convenient if there was an actual "scam season" that we would know was coming at a certain time each year. Sure, the holidays are a big time of year for scammers, but have no doubt that they're looking at ways to take your money and information 365 days per year here in Illinois.