Logan County, IL – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving someone impersonating a law enforcement officer and threatening arrests unless money is paid.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, several residents reported receiving calls from a person identifying as “Officer Davis,” who allegedly claimed the victims had violated court orders. The caller reportedly threatened arrest unless fines were paid immediately.
Authorities said one report described the suspect as having a southern accent and providing a badge number—one that officials have confirmed does not belong to any law enforcement officer in Logan County.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that deputies will never call residents to demand payment or threaten arrest over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls is urged to hang up and report the incident to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Officials also encouraged residents to review a list of common scam tactics provided by the Illinois Attorney General (ILAG) to stay informed and avoid similar schemes.
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