DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Urges Public Vigilance Amid Surge in Phone Scams (DuPage County, IL) – Sheriff James Mendrick and Undersheriff Eddie Moore are urgently warning DuPage County residents about a sharp increase in sophisticated phone scams impersonating law enforcement officers.
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is receiving multiple calls daily from community members who say they were contacted by someone claiming to be a Deputy with our agency. The caller falsely states there is a warrant for the individual’s arrest typically due to missed jury duty or a court appearance and demands thousands of dollars to “quash” the warrant.
In many cases, the scammer leaves a voicemail instructing the victim to call back. When the number is dialed, a recorded message claims the caller has reached the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, complete with menu prompts to speak with a “Deputy.” This is a convincing and dangerous scam.
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office does not:
- Call individuals to say they have a Warrant
- Demand or request payment to avoid arrest
- Accept payment via phone for any legal matter
If you receive a suspicious call:
- Hang up immediately
- DO NOT share any personal or financial information
- Report the incident to your local police department
If you live in unincorporated DuPage County, please contact our office directly at 630-407-2400.
We urge all residents to remain vigilant and help spread this warning. Public awareness is a powerful tool in protecting our community from these fraudulent and coercive schemes.
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Urges Public Vigilance Amid Surge in Phone Scams
