Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and ...

A woman reported at 3:13 p.m. Thursday that she received a phone call from a “Deputy” who informed her that she had a warrant ...

The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025 ...

A new wave of DMV scam texts is hitting phones across the Chicago area and nationwide. The ABC7 I-Team is investigating the incredible increase in the intimidating messages.

While the term "scam" is officially defined as "a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation," the legal world uses the term "fraud." Fraud is legally defined as: "the intentional use of deceit ...

A local woman received a call she thought was from her sister, but it turned into a scary scam and demand for money.

NASCAR's first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.

If someone calls claiming to be the FBI or another government agency and threatens arrest unless you pay up, hang up.

It's especially helpful if you include the word "fraud" or "scam" after the 10-digit phone number itself. What to Do When You Receive Scam Calls or Texts If you receive calls or texts that are ...

A woman in Evanston, Ill. — a suburb of Chicago — is out about $62,000 after falling prey to an online impersonator scam ...