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

If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a scam. Text messages that claim a product you bought has been flagged as having unspecified quality or ...

Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.

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

If you have a traffic citation, there’s a way to look it up online. But now scammers are using these online databases to poach your personal information and trick you into giving them your hard-earned ...

Google updates Circle to Search on Android to help users analyse suspicious text messages, identify potential scams instantly ...

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

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 ...

The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

Cybercrime authorities have warned that New Year 2026 greeting links circulating on WhatsApp may carry hidden malware capable ...

A man lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after attempting to pay a Rs 500 traffic fine through a fake link sent via SMS. Cybercrime police ...

The scam unfolded when the victim received a text message claiming a traffic violation fine had been imposed on his vehicle, ...