Kankakee, IL — Local police are warning residents of a new scam where a caller impersonates Kankakee City Police officers. The scammer uses a legitimate-looking caller ID number, 815-933-3321, to deceive residents. This number matches the non-emergency line for the Kankakee County Communications Center.
On Wednesday, a Kankakee resident reported receiving a voicemail from someone claiming to be a Kankakee City Police officer. The scammer threatened the victim with jail time if an immediate payment was not made. According to the Kankakee Police Department, this is a clear attempt to defraud the community. They emphasized that police officers will never contact individuals to demand payment under threat of arrest.
Kankakee police urge anyone who receives a suspicious call like this to hang up and contact them directly. They also remind residents to stay vigilant against similar scams that use official-looking numbers. Public awareness is crucial in preventing further incidents.
