The sheriff’s office is warning residents in McHenry County about phone scammers impersonating the sheriff’s office in an attempt to steal money from callers. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that they have been notified of a phone scam targeting local residents using an 815 area code number. Scammers are using the names of […]
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Police issue community alert warning about scammers, ruse burglary attempts in McHenry
Police issued a community alert warning residents about three suspects approaching homes in McHenry and scamming residents as well as attempting ruse burglaries. The McHenry Police Department said Wednesday evening that its afternoon shift was working on a few cases involving suspects approaching residences and claiming work was needed. The suspects will sometimes do some […]
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Sheriff’s office warns of police impersonator targeting McHenry County residents
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam after a police impersonator reportedly called residents to ask for bond money. McHenry County College employees reported receiving phone calls and voicemails asking them to contact “Captain Terry Alexander” of the sheriff’s office regarding an urgent civil matter. When an unsuspecting resident calls […]
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Authorities warn of scammers impersonating the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to steal money and personal information from residents
Authorities are warning the community of a phone scam where scammers claim they are with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to steal money and personal information from residents. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post yesterday that they were notified of the public receiving phone calls claiming they were from the […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office warns about scammers targeting flood victims
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement to remind Lake County residents of the increased risk of scammers attempting to capitalize on those impacted by flooding. “Often, in times of natural disaster there is an increase in door-to-door criminals attempting to solicit fraudulent business,” the sheriff’s office said. Officials said that both the […]