Aurora, IL – Police are warning residents about a new phone scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers from the Aurora Police Department. Officials say the scammers claim the victims have missed jury duty or court appearances and demand cash payments to avoid arrest.
According to the Aurora Illinois Police Department, several residents have reported receiving calls in which the scammers allege citations for “Failure to Appear” or “Contempt of Court.” Victims are then told to bring cash directly to the police department to “resolve” the issue — a request police confirm is entirely fraudulent.
The department outlined several red flags to help residents spot the scam: unexpected calls demanding payment, instructions to remain on the line while traveling, and phone numbers that do not match official Aurora Police listings. Authorities emphasize that the department will never call to collect fines or demand cash for missed jury duty.
Police urge anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately, block the number, and report the incident. “If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t,” the department advised in a public safety post.
Residents are encouraged to verify any questionable communication by calling the Aurora Police Department directly using an official number listed on the city’s website.
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