DuPage County, IL – Authorities are warning residents of a surge in sophisticated phone scams where callers impersonate DuPage County Sheriff’s deputies and demand payment to avoid arrest.
According to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, residents have reported multiple calls from individuals falsely claiming to be deputies. The scammers allege that the person has a missed court date or jury duty and must pay thousands of dollars to “quash” a supposed arrest warrant.
In many cases, victims receive voicemails directing them to call back a number that plays a fake recorded message appearing to come from the Sheriff’s Office, complete with a menu prompting them to speak with a “deputy.” Officials warn this is part of an elaborate and convincing fraud scheme.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it does not call individuals about warrants, request payment, or accept money by phone for any legal matters. Anyone receiving such a call should hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal information, and report the incident to local police.
Residents in unincorporated DuPage County can also report suspicious calls directly to the Sheriff’s Office at 630-407-2400. Authorities urge the community to stay alert and spread the word to help prevent further scams.
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