Scammers Impersonating IL State Departments In Phishing Schemes

Chicago IL

12 July, 2021

1:50 PM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Lines were long Thursday at a Secretary of State's office in Bridgeview as people headed back out to renew their licenses or get new IDs post-pandemic. Some scammers are taking advantage of just such lines and delays with text messages that might read, "Illinois Department of Transportation Driver License Waiver Validation. Validate your details below." That text is not really from IDOT, and it is actually an attempt to get personal information. Read more at CBS Chicago