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Scammers using new enhanced phishing emails, security experts warn

  • Apr 24, 2025

Local federal employees react to confusion over Musk email request

  • Feb 25, 2025
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Outlook outage: Microsoft users experiencing issues with email service

  • Nov 25, 2024

Local man loses $50K from fake PayPal email

  • Feb 2, 2024

How scammers are trying to steal from you this holiday season

  • Dec 9, 2023

QR codes in emails could be part of a new scam

  • Oct 3, 2023

Google to delete accounts that haven't been used in 2 years

  • Aug 7, 2023

US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo

  • Jul 20, 2023

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Activists call on Mayor Lightfoot to resign after emails about botched CPD raid released

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House Speaker Mike Madigan won't convene House panel to investigate rape cover-up

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Thieves can use ChatGPT to write convincing scam messages with human-like language, experts warn

An I-Team alert about artificial intelligence and how scammers can now use it to send you texts and emails that may look very real. It's a legitimate and popular online tool called ChatGPT.

  • Mar 14, 2023

Fraud prevention: How to protect yourself, family members from scams targeting seniors

A recent report by the FBI says elder fraud is up by 74%. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has tips to avoid scams targeting seniors.

  • Feb 4, 2023

How to prevent your passwords from being leaked on dark web: Lookout Mobile Security

Did you know 80% of consumers have had their email leaked on the dark web? Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles knows what gives criminals hints about your passwords.

  • Nov 12, 2022

How to protect yourself from identity fraud during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Month and Chicago is in the top 10 metro areas when it comes to identity fraud, according to one study. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has the tips to protect your privacy and your wallet.

  • Oct 30, 2022

Ulta apologizes for Kate Spade email some customers called insensitive

The email advertising Kate Spade perfume said "Come hang with Kate Spade" and as some pointed out, was sent on the first day of Mental Health Awareness Month.

  • May 3, 2022