Job seekers don’t have the time or resources to waste on fake opportunities, but there are some ways to spot these scams. Watch this video as Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson explains ...

Today, the Federal Trade Commission took its latest enforcement action to free American workers from labor practices that limit wage and job growth by ordering building services contractor Adamas ...

That’s where the FTC’s new tool, How I’ll Avoid a Scam: My Action Plan, can help. You can use it to make a list of people you ...

FTC settlement resolves allegations that Instacart deceived consumers with false advertising, failure to provide refunds, and unlawful subscription enrollment processes ...

State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less Across Illinois, local governments have lost more than $10. 9 billion in state ...

The Federal Trade Commission released an analysis on December 22, 2025, showing that consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental ...

A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.

Businesses rely on reviews to build trust The Federal Trade Commission is warning businesses about the growing problem of fake online reviews, emphasizing that deceptive practices ...

The FBI says after the holidays, it receives an influx of scam reports from shoppers who didn’t notice trickery until it was ...

Scams are on the rise, and experts are warning that older Americans may find it challenging to discern fraud from legitimate ...

Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be ...