IDFPR Warns Illinois Licensees About Spoofing Email Scam
[Important Reminder: Since the renewal deadline is July 31, 2026, we understand that your email volume from IDFPR may increase. It is important to remain diligent and review your emails closely.]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issued a warning on Saturday, July 25, 2026, regarding a spoofing email scam targeting Illinois licensees. Chiropractic physicians and their staff should review incoming messages carefully and avoid interacting with suspicious emails that appear to come from IDFPR personnel.
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What to Watch For
According to IDFPR, scammers are sending emails that falsely suggest an affiliation with the Department or its staff. These messages may claim that documents have been sent to the recipient for signature.
The fraudulent email may ask the recipient to reply and confirm that the documents were received. It may also include a link that supposedly allows the recipient to send or review secure files.
IDFPR has made clear that it will not contact licensees in this manner. Legitimate Department communications will not direct licensees to review documents through unsolicited links.
What You Should (and Should NOT) Do
If you or a member of your staff receives a message matching this description:
- Disregard the message immediately.
- Do not click any links.
- Do not download or open attachments.
- Do not reply to confirm receipt.
- Do not provide personal, professional, licensing, or account information.
Office managers and staff members who monitor email accounts should also be alerted. A message that appears routine, urgent, or connected to licensing matters may still be fraudulent.
Verify Before Taking Action
Spoofing emails are designed to appear as though they came from a legitimate person or organization. The sender’s displayed name, signature block, logo, or email formatting should not be treated as proof that the message is authentic.
When a communication appears to involve your professional license, disciplinary documents, required signatures, or secure files, verify the request independently before responding. Do not use the links, telephone numbers, or contact information contained in the suspicious message.
Questions about a questionable email may be directed to IDFPR at FPR.Comms@illinois.gov. Additional information about the Department is available through the official IDFPR website.
The Illinois Chiropractic Society encourages chiropractic physicians to share this warning with all employees who have access to office email, licensing information, or administrative accounts.
[Newsletter Summary: IDFPR is warning Illinois licensees about fraudulent emails requesting replies, signatures, or secure-file access. Do not click, download, reply, or provide information.]
