JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Ill. — Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner is warning the public of a possible telephone scam going on within the county.
According to a release Tuesday, May 10 from the sheriff's office, the phone scam involves a scammer calling a resident and impersonating a family member who is in need of money. The scam could also involve the scammer claiming to be a lawyer representing a family member in legal trouble and in need of money.
The scammer will then attempt to convince the person to wire a significant amount of money in order to help the family member in need, according to the sheriff's office.
The public is advised to be extremely cautious if they receive a phone call similar to those reported and not to wire money unless they are completely certain of the recipient's identity.
If someone has experienced a phone call like this, he or she should contact the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office at 815-777-2141. Those outside of the county who have experienced a similar scam should contact their local police department.