scam prevention

Residents who receive a call from someone claiming to represent law enforcement are advised to obtain the caller’s full name, badge number and phone number. However, residents should not follow the caller’s instructions or use a phone number provided during the call. #cookcounty #scam

Authorities said the scammers typically demand immediate payment while falsely claiming the victim has failed to report for jury duty, has an outstanding arrest warrant, missed a court appearance or subpoena, or has a family member who has been arrested and needs bond money. #scams #dupagecounty #lawenforcement

According to the Federal Trade Commission, military consumers reported losing more than $584 million to fraud in 2024. Common scams targeting military families include impostor schemes, fraudulent investment opportunities, fake charities, bogus Veterans Affairs benefit offers and property fraud. #cookcounty #veterans #fraud