phone scam

The Union County Sheriff’s Office reports that a new scam has surfaced of a subject(s) falsely representing themselves as working for Ameren Electric.  The subject(s) told the homeowners that there were two electricians in route to turn off their power unless the bill was paid in full. The phone...
The Illinois State Police, ISP, are warning the public about a phone scam that is circulating throughout the area.   An individual will call and claim to be associated with the ISP or the “Illinois Police.”   The caller will then ask for a donation or advise there is a warrant out for your arrest...
Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel wants to alert residents to another phone scam. According to the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, a phone campaign is fraudulently using the name of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association in their solicitation.  The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone...

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