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.

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

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

An Illinois woman thought she was sending gift cards to actor Kevin Costner in hopes of elevating her financial portfolio. It ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville woman is accused of shooting a man who she said scammed her out of $300 for her cable service.

A Broward County accountant already accused of scamming dozens of tax clients over two months ago is now facing new fraud and ...

It seems that text message scams are the new thing to worry about ... the DMV and trying to manipulate drivers into paying for fake “outstanding tolls.” The number of scam texts reportedly ...

Scammers are reviving the Xfinity imposter scam, now claiming that a previously offered 50% discount is being removed, and threatening a $1,000 fee for non ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — New scams making the rounds are targeting consumers and their pocketbooks with fake threats surrounding tariff fees. The Better Business Bureau is warning of scammers ...