Crime & Safety
Scam Calls Reported Impersonating Kendall County Sheriff, Authorities Warn
The calls, appearing to originate from the Kendall County Public Safety Center, claim the victim missed federal jury duty and must pay.
KENDALL COUNTY, IL — The Kendall County Sheriff's Office warned locals Monday of spam calls impersonating law enforcement to request money.
The office has received multiple reports of calls, appearing to originate from the Kendall County Public Safety Center, claiming the victim missed federal jury duty and must pay a fine over the phone.
"These calls are fake even though they appear to be coming from the Sheriff's Office because of ID spoofing," officials said in a Facebook post Monday.
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The sheriff's office said staff will never call to request money. The office also does not accept payments via Bitcoin, Green Dot cards, iTunes gift cards or online cash apps.
If someone receives a spam call of this nature, authorities advise them to hang up immediately. If the receiver is unsure of the call's authenticity, they should contact the sheriff's office at 630-553-5856 to verify. Spam calls can also be reported through the Federal Trade Commission.
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