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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THE ANSWER. A VIEWER NAMED CHARLES JUST SENT ME THIS TEXT MESSAGE THROUGH EMAIL. HE POINTED OUT THERE WERE NO MISSPELLINGS, AND SOME OF THE OTHER TELLTALE SIGNS ...

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

For those shopping online, be aware of scammers who are sending text messages about a package for you. Although it may seem real, it's just another phishing attempt. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt ...

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

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