scams in Illinois

If you're planning on repaving your driveway soon, make sure you hire someone you trust to get the job done.

Stay vigilant against passport renewal scams that could compromise your personal information and travel plans this year.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be the Illinois State Police, double check who's actually calling you. Don't fall for a new scam targeting Illinois residents.

Just dropping in to share a new scam that Illinois residents started receiving this week. If you get a text that seems too good to be true, trust your gut.

If you're sitting at an intersection in Illinois and see someone trying to raise money for their family member's funeral, it might be a scam.

Time and time again we hear about Illinoisans getting scammed out of thousands of dollars. This time, you could be out nearly $50,000 if you fall victim to this scam.

Dating isn't easy in Illinois, but being scammed by a fake lover over a dating app makes finding a true love connection even more heartbreaking.

Police are warning shoppers of a new gift card scam called "card draining" as we head into the holiday season.

Beware of a new scam targeting Venmo users through clever tactics. It starts with an alarming text message that claims someone has signed into your Venmo account near a specific location.

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.