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Streator Police Warn of Scam

STREATOR- Streator Police say a resident this week reported an attempted scam.  Wednesday afternoon, Streator Police were called and told that a resident received a phone call that a family member was arrested and needed a $1,000 to get out of jail.  However, the resident contacted the family member and found out it was untrue, and no money was sent.
Streator Police reminds everyone that if someone calls or sends a message claiming to be a family member or friend desperate for money, to resist the urge to act immediately, no matter how dramatic the story sounds.
In addition, police say verify the person’s identity by asking questions a stranger wouldn’t possibly know and call a phone number for your family member or friend that you know to be genuine.  Police also say you should check the story out with someone else in your family or circle of friends, even if you’ve been told to keep it a secret.  And don’t wire money, or send a check or money order by overnight delivery or courier.  And report possible fraud to local police.

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