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*****Scams, Scams, and More Scams!*****

12/06/2019

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The Kendall County Sheriff's Office would like to notify the Community of ongoing scams targeting area residents and Local Businesses. Over the last several years we have seen a rise in scams targeting our community. While the scams have all varied in origin, many commonly require the victim to obtain a money pack, Green dot card, money gram or other types of payment method to avoid a penalty. If you or someone you know receives a call where you are instructed to make a payment and threatened with arrest, deportation or something similar, it is likely false. Almost all government agencies communicate by mail and DO NOT collect debt payments via the phone.

How to protect yourself:

Be skeptical. These scams constantly evolve. By the time you read this, there will be new stories and new lies to persuade you to wire money. However, what you should do to protect yourself stays the same!

- Resist the pressure to act quickly.

- Try to contact the agency, company or family member to determine whether or not the call is legitimate.

- Never purchase money cards to pay a debt. Call the agency directly and obtain proof of the debt before making a payment. No official agencies will accept a money card.

- Never wire money based on a request made over the phone or in an e-mail...especially overseas. Wiring money is like giving cash-once you send it, you can't get it back.

Pictured below is a list of scams that we have been reported to us. Please be safe and responsible and God Bless!

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