Illinois scams

If 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.

Illinoisans are receiving more robocalls than ever before, leaving many wondering how to reclaim their peace and quiet. Let’s break this down.

Scams take place at all times of the year, regardless of the season. However, fall seasonal scams bring in a lot of money for scam artists, and there are some specific fall scams to be on the lookout for.

Imagine receiving a call from a loved one in distress—only to find out it’s a scam. This is the harsh reality for many grandparents.

A wave of confusion has left many Illinois residents open to scams. The latest trick? Fake tariffs tied to your online orders.

A new wave of scams is sweeping through Illinois, targeting those already in distress. This one might hit closer to home than you think.

These text scams are happening in Illinois and all over the country. They work very well for scammers, but it's bad news for you if you fall for one.

You see them everywhere. QR codes (the QR means "quick response") are used for so many things in 2025 that you might not realize that scammers have noticed this and have come up with many ways of tricking you into scanning a phony QR code.

With more packages being delivered than ever, scammers are cashing in on our trust. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

There are small scams happening every day around the country that most of us just accept because what choice do we really have?