The phishing messages include real confirmation numbers and booking details—here’s how to avoid falling for it.

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

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

Travel is supposed to ignite wonder and excitement, yet in 2025, travelers face an increasingly complex landscape of digital ...

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

"Now, they can craft much better messages and more believable messages, either by text or by email. They can also replicate ...

According to Robokiller, Americans received 19.2 billion spam and scam texts in April 2025 alone — that comes out to about 63 spam texts for every person. There’s only one group of people who don’t ...

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

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

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

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

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.