phone scams

Scam artists are looking to get at your money and personal information in so many different ways that it's hard to keep track. Luckily, the Better Business Bureau is on the case.

The Rockford Office of the Better Business Bureau and Director Dennis Horton keep track of the scams and cons going on in our area to keep you from losing out.

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.

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