Scam reports in 60601 — Chicago, IL

The Loop sees frequent bank phishing and Apple support scams. 337 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 60601. Statewide, Illinois residents filed 186,426 fraud reports last year totalling $318 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 60601

• bank phishing
• tech support fraud
• online shopping fraud

The 312 area code covers Chicago and 60601.

See all reported scams in Chicago for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 60601

1. Don't answer unknown 312 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/filecomplaint.html.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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