Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don't quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

We talked about “grandma scams,” where scammers pretend to be family member in a crisis looking for money. Wiechman said that ...

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The quickest way to find out if an influencer offer is above-board is to research the company. Does it have a website? Has it worked with other influencers whose work you can see? Often, a simple ...

The year 2025 is almost over, and with the end of the year comes a new batch of end-of-year deadline scams, all of which ...

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Tuesday, April 15 is the 2025 tax deadline, and scammers are looking for new targets by posing as reputable services that can help people through the process. One of the most popular of these is ...

While online payment scams are particularly common, another issue often seen in Illinois is fraud around construction or home ...

In the vast world of crypto, the line between opportunity and deception is razor-thin. The traits that make digital assets attractive — anonymity, independence and rapid transferability — also create ...