Addison, IL – Residents in Addison are being warned today after reports of scam phone calls in which callers falsely claim to be Addison Police Chief Roy Selvik, according to local authorities.
According to the Addison Police Department, multiple residents have reported receiving calls from individuals impersonating the chief of police and, in some cases, referencing Homeland Security or other law enforcement agencies to appear legitimate. Police say the calls are scams designed to intimidate victims into providing money or personal information.
Authorities emphasized that neither the Addison Police Department nor Chief Selvik will ever call residents to demand money, request payment, or threaten arrest. Police also stressed that legitimate law enforcement agencies do not collect fines, resolve legal matters, or request payments over the phone.
Officials added that scammers may use personal or identifying information to sound convincing, a common tactic in fraud schemes targeting suburban communities across DuPage County and the greater Chicago metro area.
Residents who receive a call of this nature are urged to hang up immediately and not share any personal, financial, or identifying information. Police advise against sending money through phone payments, gift cards, wire transfers, or electronic payment apps under any circumstances.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by this scam is encouraged to contact the Addison Police Department directly.
Police say public awareness is one of the most effective ways to stop these scams and prevent further victims.
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