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 ...

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

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

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 Giannoulias warns against holiday text scams pretending to suspend vehicle registration or ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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

Google says the group’s tools enabled scammers with little technical skill to impersonate agencies like the IRS and the USPS ...