Internet scams are constantly evolving. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documented a record of more than $16 billion in losses due to internet crimes in 2024, up 33% from 2023. Con artists ...

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Lisa Schiller, the senior director of investigations and media relations for the Better Business Bureau, spoke to Public Investigator about how consumers can avoid common scams like shopping fraud, ...

Using your Christmas gift cards to shop? Illinois state officials recommend residents safeguard themselves from common scams, especially when online shopping. Illinois residents made more than 18,900 ...