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

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

(ABC 6 News) – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam in the area. On Sunday, January 4, ...

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

A surge in text message scams is targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake package delivery and toll payment alerts, according to Consumer Reports. These messages often appear urgent, urging ...

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

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

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

Scam text messages are becoming harder to detect, but Google is adding a new layer of protection for Android users. The ...

It starts with a ping. You are in the middle of your day when a text pops up saying that there is a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday ...

Illinois Secretary of State Giannoulias warns against holiday text scams pretending to suspend vehicle registration or ...