27-02-2025
Sheriff's office warns of impersonation scam
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scammers impersonating them.
According to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office, the scammers will call people claiming they are from the sheriff's office and demand money from their victim for missing a court date.
The scammer will claim to have a warrant for their victim's arrest and demand immediate payments or fines ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to avoid arrest.
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The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office said they would never contact anyone about a warrant status or demand payment over the phone.
Anyone who received this kind of scam call is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
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