Financial Crime

Feb. 27, 2026

Northbrook Resident Victim of $20K Neiman Marcus Credit Card Fraud

Police investigating multiple incidents of theft, fraud, and burglary in the area

Feb. 27, 2026

Palos Hills Resident Loses $215,000 from Zelle Account

Authorities say the victim received a notification that their Zelle account phone number had been changed before the funds were withdrawn.

Feb. 27, 2026

Buffalo Grove Resident Scammed by Fake 'FBI Agent' in Phone Fraud

Police Blotter Highlights Recent Property Crimes and DUI Arrests in Buffalo Grove

Feb. 25, 2026

USPIS Helps Consumers Fight AI-Driven Online Scams

Postal inspectors warn of fake package delay texts and urge victims to report fraud quickly

Feb. 24, 2026

Riverside Teen Accused of Fraudulent Home Sale

19-year-old allegedly forged deed to sell property he didn't own

Feb. 23, 2026

Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. Announces Data Breach

Law firm Wolf Haldenstein investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals

Feb. 18, 2026

FBI Warns of Valentine's Day 'Confidence' Scams Targeting Tri-State Residents

Scammers prey on lonely hearts, but Midwest common sense can help avoid becoming a victim

Feb. 15, 2026

Shorewood Police Warn of Rising Romance Scams on Dating Apps

Authorities advise caution when connecting with strangers online and sharing personal information or money.

Feb. 14, 2026

Tinley Park Man Charged in $9,100 ID Theft Case

Sahran Almasri accused of using stolen credit cards and fake ID to make unauthorized purchases

Feb. 13, 2026

Illinois Residents Lose Millions to AI Romance Scams

Chicago man loses $70,000 in AI-powered dating scheme, part of $36 million in statewide losses

Feb. 13, 2026

Housecleaner Accused of Stealing Credit Card from Chesterton Home

Haley A. Cline faces multiple fraud charges for allegedly using victim's credit card without authorization

Feb. 13, 2026

Northbrook Resident Loses $38K in Bank Fraud Scheme

Police blotter details forged checks, email hacking, and other scams targeting Northbrook residents

Feb. 10, 2026

Ex-Bank Employee Convicted of Stealing from Elderly Clients

Yue Cao found guilty of defrauding senior citizens of over $2 million

Feb. 8, 2026

Retired Judge Accused of Stealing From Tuskegee Airman

Patricia Martin allegedly used funds meant for her elderly uncle to buy bitcoin for herself