A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.

Authorities have issued a fresh warning about scam messages circulating on WhatsApp and Telegram that exploit New Year 2026 ...

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

Medicare scams have been identified as the most common fraud of 2025, with scammers frequently targeting older adults to ...

If you are ever unsure whether a message is fraudulent, you should contact the entity requesting funds via their official ...

Illinois officials are warning residents to not respond or open links if they get a text claiming they owe money for traffic ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned residents to be aware of fraudulent text messages claiming that they owe ...

Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be ...

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and Gen Z is getting hit ...

ILLINOIS (WIFR) - A rise in text scams about unpaid traffic fines has Loves Park police and Illinois’ Secretary of State ...