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Kendall County Warns Residents of New Phone Scam by Fake Deputy
Yorkville, IL The Kendall County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers, posing as Deputy Warren,
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2024-06-07T18:29:10+00:00
Kendall County Warns Residents of New Phone Scam by Fake Deputy Yorkville, IL The Kendall County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers, posing as Deputy Warren, are contacting individuals and claiming they have missed a mandatory court appearance. The callers tell the victims that a warrant has been issued for their arrest and that they must pay a fine to avoid being taken into custody.
Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant. The Sheriff's Office reminds the public that deputies will never call to demand payment over the phone or threaten arrest for fines. If you receive a call of this nature, do not provide any personal or financial information. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Kendall County Sheriff's Office directly to report the suspicious activity.