The Cook County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to the public about a telephone scam involving individuals posing as members of the office. The scammers threaten arrest if payments are not made for alleged old warrants.
The calls have been traced to the number 708-668-0646, which is not an official contact for the Sheriff's Office. The public is advised not to accept or return calls from this number.
Officials recommend that anyone receiving such a call should ask for the caller's full name, badge number, and phone number. They should not follow any instructions given by the caller or use any numbers provided to verify the agency's legitimacy. Instead, they should contact the department using numbers listed on its official website.
Anyone with information about this scam or who believes they may be a victim is encouraged to contact Cook County Sheriff’s Police at 708-865-4896 or 847-635-1188.