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Telephone scam in the Dekalb County area

DEKALB – The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office warns of a scam that purports to be the caller I.D. of the Public Defender’s Office. According to authorities, the scammer asks citizens to call from an additional number. When that number is called, an automatic voice mail system allegedly claims that the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office no longer takes cash, check or money orders for payments and only accepts digital format. The Sheriff’s Office never calls residents soliciting for money or fees, fines, restitution, or for missed jury duty, or any other situations.  All calls of this nature should be considered fraudulent and should not be complied with.  Investigators are following up on this case.  You may report such cases to the Sheriff’s Office at 815-895-2155 or contact your local law enforcement agency.

Tips for Phone Scams
1. Never give in to high-pressure phone tactics.
2. Insist on having information regarding solicitation of money over the phone mailed to your address for review.
3. As always, do not give out personal or financial information over the phone.
4. Do not agree to allow the donation or fee to be picked up at your location, or at a meeting place.
5. Just hang up if an individual is uncooperative or intimidating.
6. Remember law enforcement agencies do not demand money over the phone.

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