It’s mind-boggling to consider the current amount of different scams being used against Illinois residents and the rest of the country here at the midpoint of 2025.
These are the top five most prevalent and impactful scams you should be aware of right now, according to the BBB, AARP, and Illinois law enforcement agencies:
- Imposter Scams: Scammers pose as trusted figures like law enforcement, public utilities, bank representatives, sweepstakes companies and more to trick you out of money and information.
- Employment Scams: Scammers offer fake job ads, fraudulent recruitment, and non-existent jobs to get your banking information and personal info.
- Online Purchase Scams: Fake websites, non-delivered items, phony e-commerce sites
- AI-Powered Scams: Voice-cloning, Deepfakes, Chatbot fraud, and more tricks to get at your money and information.
- Cryptocurrency and Investment Scams: Scammer lure in victims with fake investment opportunities that promise a high return but end up costing the victims thousands of dollars.
Keep in mind that there are countless other scams being worked, including the Funeral Fund Scam.
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I saw a former scam artist being interviewed a few months back. He no longer scams people for money and personal information and is now spending his time teaching potential victims how to avoid the myriad of scams that are currently being used…