Scam reports in 60657 — Chicago, IL

Lakeview reports frequent bank phishing and romance scam attempts. 546 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 60657. Statewide, Illinois residents filed 186,426 fraud reports last year totalling $318 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 60657

• bank phishing
• online shopping fraud
• romance scam

The 773 area code covers Chicago and 60657.

See all reported scams in Chicago for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 60657

1. Don't answer unknown 773 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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