Telephone Scam Attempts in Jo Daviess County

Authorities are warning residents about a reported telephone scam occurring in Jo Daviess County. Sheriff Kevin Turner said in a release that scammers call a resident and either impersonate a family member needing money or claim they are an attorney representing a family member who is in legal trouble and needs money. The scammer then attempts to convince the victim to wire a significant amount of money. Turner urges residents to use caution if they receive telephone calls of this nature. Scam victims are asked to call the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department at (815) 777-2141 or to call their local police department.