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Scams in Illinois: Mystery Shopper Scam

Have you received a letter in the mail notifying you that you've been selected to be a mystery shopper? Despite the official look of the letter and the appeal of the sum of money on the check included, this is a very common scam that has been showing up in Illinois recently.

Common Scams That Target the Elderly

Sadly, some dishonest people have focused their attention on senior citizens. Taking advantage of fear, hope, and trust, these scammers defraud thousands of older Americans each year out of much needed cash. Review these common scams targeted toward the elderly to help out your loved ones.

The Danger of Fraudulent Reviews

As you move through social media the knowledge that scams exist can make using the internet as a resource a difficult task. Often, as a consumer, you might want to see if a business has good reviews. Reviews on social media can be a valuable tool and because of that scammers know to utilize them for their own attempts to defraud people.

TikTok Romance Scams and How to Avoid Them

TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in recent years. With its massive user base, it's not surprising that scammers have found their way onto the platform to prey on unsuspecting victims. One of the most common scams on TikTok is the romance scam, where scammers try to get money or personal information from their victims.

Easter Coloring Pages 2023

Find something to occupy your children and allow them to be creative this Easter Weekend. Enjoy these free to print coloring pages from all of us at First Northern.

Scammers Launching AI Financial Tip Services Scam

ChatGPT is becoming a household name more and more, but it could also become associated with fraud as more scammers utilize its service and the idea behind the service. Scammers have started to use the concept of how ChatGPT works to defraud them people with fake websites and claims of providing financial tips through limited time offers. Find out how this current scam has taken ChatGPT's name and used it for their own fraudulent schemes and how you can keep yourself safe.

How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill: Ten Tips for Saving Money

With the hopes of warmer weather ahead, get some tips now for helping reduce your electricity bill before the AC kicks on for the summer. These simple and effective ways to save money can add up to big savings.

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