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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Sheriff Warns of Ruse Burglaries

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said seniors are being targeted in these types of crimes.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Wednesday, January 30

  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning senior citizens to be cautious when someone comes to their door claiming to be a worker and has no proper identification – that “worker” may be trying to rob them of their valuables.  In this type of burglary, offenders pose as some type of home repair, utility, or village employee. They tell the victims they have a question or an issue they need to discuss with them and will try to lure them outside or in the basement. The “worker” often is talking in a language other than English to let another individual know when to come inside. While the victim is distracted with questions or offer of service from the “worker,” the other goes inside the residence and takes cash, jewelry, or other items…

Friday, December 28, 2012

Residents Warned of Lottery Scam

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said two Chicagoland victims lost up to $90,000.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Friday, December 28, 2012

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning residents not to be fooled by scams where “winners” are told they are entitled to a large lottery cash prize without ever having purchased a ticket.  Scammers are reaching their victims, who are often senior citizens, via telephone calls, faxes, emails and letters to tell them about their “jackpot.” Some of these letters include phony seals and certificates. To collect, however, money needs to be sent either via Western Union or cashier’s check to a foreign address to pay for additional taxes and/or handling charges.  The scammer may also contact the victim again and mention there was a mistake on the tax calculation and more money must be sent.  During the last six months, an 80-year-old …

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