From commenter Nargis Nardi: I was almost scammed yesterday. Caller said I failed to appear on a federal grand jury. Phone was answered by Mchenry county. Told me to send 1000.00 with pre paid cards from 7-11. I feel so stupid … Continue reading
Category Archives: Scam
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Bilking Elderly Man out of $4.1 Million CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced a woman to five years in prison for bilking … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally: STATE’S ATTORNEY WARNS FLOOD VICTIMS OF SCAMS McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally is urging flood victims to beware of scams. Often adisaster brings opportunities for criminals to pose as … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Identity Theft Presentation and Shredding Event – September 14, 2016 at McHenry Township Senior Services Join the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and your friends at Senior Services on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Scams and Fraud awareness presentation this Friday, 11:30 am at Senior Services in Crystal Lake, please RSVP Please join the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and your friends at Senior Services on … Continue reading
This appeared in the Harvard Police report this week: FRAUD – INTERNET SCAM On 10-07-15 at 1501 hrs, a Harvard Resident (f-37 yoa) reported they received a message about winning a large amount of money. The resident sent $250 via a wire transfer … Continue reading
From the Huntley Police Department: Residents are receiving fraudulent requests for donations on behalf of the Huntley Fire Protection District. During the week of July 6th, several residents of the Sun City neighborhood have received phone solicitations from an individual … Continue reading
A press release from the Huntley Area Tea Party: HUNTLEY AREA TEA PARTY Presentation Scams and Frauds; What We’re Up Against What We Must Know and Do Can you spot a thief? Can you sniff a fraud? Come and learn … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Presentation on Scams The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Senior Services to present information on current scams now surfacing in McHenry County. The presentation will be … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CANADIAN MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR SWINDLING ELDERLY VICTIMS IN $8 MILLION TELEMARKETING SCAM FROM THE PHILIPPINES CHICAGO — A Canadian man who cooperated with U.S. law enforcement and … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Jury Arrest Warrant Scam The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office advises residents of a scam that is currently active in the 23rd Circuit Court (Kendall County). The fraudulent scam involves an individual telephoning a citizen … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crystal Lake Police Department cautions all citizens regarding solicitation for residential repairs On Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, a resident of Crystal Lake, a senior citizen, was approached by a crew of … Continue reading
A new phone scam has been sighted in the Marengo area. Here is what one grandmother sent to Kristin Ottolino, who runs the Citizens Alert Social Media Network: “It’s time to remind older folks of sham phone calls. “I got … Continue reading
Kristin Ottolino of the Citizens Alert Social Media Network shares the following warning from the Marengo Police: To All Concerned McHenry County Citizens, The Marengo Chief of Police sent me this email this morning regarding a phone scam that recently … Continue reading
This is from Fox River Grove Police Chief Ronald Lukasik, but one can easily believe it could happen in other local communities: Fox River Grove Police Solicitation Scam This morning the police department was notified by a resident that he … Continue reading
Gmail has filtered out most of the spam emails I used to get. What comes now is mainly from friends’ hacked accounts. Take a look at the warning that came along with a request that I help someone get home … Continue reading
From the Crystal Lake Police Department comes this area warning: Telephone Scam Warning: Beware of subjects posing as DEA agents requesting fines to be paid Crystal Lake police received a report from a resident who had received suspicious telephone calls … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from the Fox River Grove Police Department about a scam aimed at Harris Bank customers: DO NOT respond to Harris Bank account frozen text message on cellular phones. It is a scam…. Several … Continue reading
Just heard a story on the radio Saturday about Federal tax scam emails and as of Sunday, two had already arrived. One came the very day of the story. Here it is: The second came late Sunday afternoon: So, how … Continue reading
Just heard a story on the radio Saturday about Federal tax scam emails and as of Sunday, two had already arrived. One came the very day of the story. Here it is: The second came late Sunday afternoon: So, how … Continue reading