The FBI reports internet crime across Illinois has risen and residents are losing millions of dollars to online scams. The bureau reports some 16-thousand Illinoisans lost more than 338-million dollars to internet crime in 2023. That’s a 20 percent increase in the amount of dollars lost over 2022. The crimes include internet scams, extortion and investment fraud.
Internet Crime Up in Illinois
Mar 19, 2024 | 6:07 AM