Scammers target I-Pass users with phishing texts about unpaid tolls
In one example, a text claiming to be from "Illinois Tollway Services" says the driver has unpaid tolls and needs to click on the link to avoid paying extra.
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In one example, a text claiming to be from "Illinois Tollway Services" says the driver has unpaid tolls and needs to click on the link to avoid paying extra.
Scammers are targeting I-Pass users with a new text message scam.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The Bureau says there could be a spike in "deceptive calls, texts, and emails" in the coming weeks telling people they've won the grand prize.
Ebony Lucas was shocked to find several debits that had no business being in her law firm's bank account.
It turned out a previous real estate deal that fell through came back to haunt her as someone was able to access her account to spend lavishly.
A Michigan woman was scammed out of $800 after she was contacted by someone who claimed to be Barbra Streisand and said she wanted to reward the woman for being her biggest fan.
The Lake Zurich Police Department says it's working with the FBI to investigate the scam.
Monica Davis turned herself in to Schaumburg police last week after learning investigators received complaints about her suburban dental practice.
A woman accused of performing dental work on patients without a license went before a suburban Cook County judge on Tuesday. It was the first time CBS 2 has seen Monica Davis since complaints about her were first exposed.
A woman accused of performing dental work on several patients without a license went before a judge on Tuesday. The self-proclaimed dentist was charged with three felonies, but Illinois wasn't the only state she was facing legal trouble in.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
The caller would claim your identity has been stolen and then ask for financial information to clarify things.
CBS 2 calculated a 50% increase in crypto-related cases in just a decade, according to Chicago police data.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
CBS 2 has documented multiple instances of people falling victim to travel scams. One Chicago area expert has advice on how to avoid such scams.
"Listen to that little voice. It will save you a lot of trouble."
Customers are getting a text indicating they owe money for unpaid tolls. It includes a link and a specific toll amount owed.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
A Chicago area dad speaks to CBS 2's Jermont Terry about being burned by a resale ticket issue for a concert to which he had bought tickets for his teenage daughter.
The zoo says the offer and website link are not affiliated and can be reported to Facebook or Instagram when you see them.
The ad claimed to sell four zoo tickets for $6.95 for their 90th anniversary.
People from across the country made similar allegations about losing money to the same Illinois man, Elliott Lawson Henderson, and there's been a big development.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
Chicago police said around 2:13 a.m., a 29-year-old man self-transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center after being shot in the 10500 block of South Cottage Grove in the Roseland neighborhood.
Soaring temperatures ahead this week with highs in the mid to upper 80s, slightly cooler at the lakefront.
The Cardinals fell short in the 2023 Stagg Bowl, losing to Cortland in a hard-fought battle, 38-37, their 2nd loss in the championship game in the last three years, a taste that hasn't left their mouths.
The man accused of killing a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student now says she grabbed a gun first.
CBS News Chicago Legal Analyst Irv Miller says he cannot think of any case in his career in Illinois when a child under the age of 10 was charged with a delinquent offense.
At the University of Michigan game against Texas, fans were reminded of Sen. J.D. Vance's ties to its bitter rival, Ohio State University.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
The mayor of Waukesha on Wednesday condemned a campaign ad run by a Republican independent group that links Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin with the killings of six people at a 2021 Christmas parade.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Two unknown people are barricaded inside a residence at the 10500 block of South Cottage Grove after a man was shot and critically hurt.
From the Chicago Bears heading into their first season game to a dog with an iconic name. Here's what caught Jackie Kostek and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
The Department of Children and Family Services is involved in this investigation to guide police on exactly what to do next.
Sunday is the last day to celebrate folk music at Dawes Park, where more than 30 artists have gathered this weekend. Jordan Lulloff, general manager for Space Presents and the Evanston Folk Festival, discusses what to expect for the last day.
A warming trend is on the way, with a dry and quiet weather pattern all week.
Chicago police said around 2:13 a.m., a 29-year-old man self-transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center after being shot in the 10500 block of South Cottage Grove in the Roseland neighborhood.
CBS News Chicago Legal Analyst Irv Miller says he cannot think of any case in his career in Illinois when a child under the age of 10 was charged with a delinquent offense.
Soaring temperatures ahead this week with highs in the mid to upper 80s, slightly cooler at the lakefront.
The Huskies claim their first nonconference victory against a ranked opponent since a 19-16 upset of No. 21 Alabama in 2003.
Authorities said the suspect was believed to be at large.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
The Cardinals fell short in the 2023 Stagg Bowl, losing to Cortland in a hard-fought battle, 38-37, their 2nd loss in the championship game in the last three years, a taste that hasn't left their mouths.
Chicago wasted Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the first, trailed 7-2 by the fifth and lost its 19th consecutive series.
Chicago (72-70) has lost four of five on a crucial homestand as it tries to rally in the race for the third NL wild card.
She was listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury.
The Huskies claimed their first nonconference victory against a ranked opponent since a 19-16 upset of No. 21 Alabama in 2003.
Officials reported that "numerous people were shot" near London, Kentucky. A search was ongoing for a 32-year-old person of interest.
The family is also begging the community to help find the person who ran from the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined the older boy stabbed his brother with a kitchen knife.
Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper," already is facing a death sentence in California for the murders of two women and the attempted murder of a third.
Investigators in Wisconsin say an inmate serving time for trying to kill his mother killed his cellmate for being Black and gay.
