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IDOR warns of new text message scam soliciting banking information
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers about a new nationwide text message scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from state revenue or treasury agencies. This latest phishing scheme involves unsolicited, urgent text messages claiming that a tax refund has been processed. Recipients are then asked to provide…
Read MoreScammers add jury duty to list of felonious pursuits against citizens
The Office of the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Court of Madison and Bond counties issued a press release on Aug. 11 addressing a newer problem, jury duty scams. “We have received an increasing number of calls regarding people being contacted by telephone and receiving messages indicating they missed jury service,” said Ryan Anderson,…
Read MoreSheriff warns county residents about couple posing as Ameren employees
MADISON COUNTY – In a June 3 press release from Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor, he warns of an on-going scam from a couple pretending to be Ameren Illinois employees. “Over the last few weeks, several Madison County citizens have been burglarized by suspects identifying themselves as Ameren employees. A female suspect makes [initial] contact…
Read MoreMadison County Circuit Clerk, Sheriff warn public of Illinois DMV Scam
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae and Sheriff Jeff Connor are alerting the public to a new scam targeting local residents about fraudulent notices claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles. “Scammers are sending messages — via text and email— titled ‘Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on May 29’ claiming recipients…
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