scams

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled an unprecedented shift to online shopping for consumer goods of all kinds, including vehicles. It's also bringing out the scams.

You may be "plugged in" enough to know about all the latest scams working their way through the Rockford area, but in case you're not (or you have a friend/family member who isn't), the Rockford Police Department wants to make sure you're in the loop.

Fake reviews are causing big problems on Amazon, and they are leading to many people buying unsafe products.

Depending on who you talk to, Rockford is either a hot-bed of robo-calls or one of the few places where you won't be barraged with them.

I blame myself completely for this one, but thought I would share it with you as a warning.

If it's too good to be true it probably is. Much like this Facebook post circulating through newsfeeds last night.

One of the most common scams in the U.S. and Canada today involves callers pretending to be government officials who use fear and intimidation to trick victims into turning over personal information or money.

The Better Business Bureau says social media coupon scams are on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

More and more people are finding themselves being billed after giving a free trial offer a shot, and the scammers are really using COVID-19 to fleece their victims.

OSF Healthcare is warning residents about a new phone scam where callers claim to be from OSF's 'Financial Crimes Center'.