Two Central Illinois sheriffs are taking to social media to inform people about scam calls going around the area.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Monday to create a clear regulatory system for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Scams aren't anything new, but the criminals behind the phone are becoming more detailed and believable.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — It's all fun and relaxation, until the trip you thought you booked doesn't exist.
Last month, a 91-year-old woman attempted to deposit $30,000 into a bitcoin ATM at King City Wireless in Springfield, Illinois, before being stopped by employees. Financial Crimes Detective Jennifer Wallace warns that such scams are increasingly common, with victims losing up to $50,000, and advises people to be cautious of calls instructing them to move money to bitcoin ATMs, suggesting direct contact with banks or local police in case of suspicion.
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