Mundelein, IL – Residents in Mundelein are being urged to stay alert after police reported that suspicious flyers were left at homes overnight, instructing recipients to call a phone number for “important” information.
According to the Mundelein Police Department, the yellow flyers were discovered on doors across the village early Friday morning. The notices, written in both English and Spanish, included a handwritten name and an 800 number, claiming a call was expected the same day. Authorities stressed that the flyers are not connected to any legitimate company, utility, or municipal service.
Police said the notices appear to be part of a possible scam attempt. Officials advised residents not to call the listed number or provide any personal information. Instead, those who already responded are urged to contact Mundelein police at 847-968-4600.
The department also reminded residents that any legitimate utility or municipal communication will not arrive in this form. “This is not a company or utility conducting business on behalf of, or soliciting with the approval of, the Village of Mundelein,” the warning read.
Scams involving false notices or door-to-door solicitations have been reported in multiple suburbs in recent years, often targeting individuals by creating a false sense of urgency. Police encourage residents to verify unexpected notices directly with the appropriate utility provider or government office before taking action.
Anyone who sees similar flyers or has additional information about the incident is asked to report it immediately.
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