Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and potential scams they have come in contact with by calling 828-1329 or via ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Security experts say a new scam is spreading fast, and it looks like something many people get all the time: A simple calendar invite. However, clicking on the link can give scammers ...

Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets ...

A fake ad-blocking browser extension is deliberately crashing Chrome and Edge to trick users into running malware on their own PCs.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM UTC While reports of Social Security scams have held steady in recent years, experts say it’s still critical to be aware of deceptive tactics like fake phone calls, ...