Logan County Sheriff's office issues warning of
IRS telephone scam and report of aggressive door-to-door salespeople

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[November 07, 2015]  LINCOLN - The Logan County Sheriff’s Office would like to make all residents aware of a telephone scam being utilized in Logan County. A recorded message will advise that tax money is owed to the Internal Revenue Service and prompt the homeowner to return a call to a listed phone number.

Should the homeowner call that number, an individual identifying themselves as an IRS employee will attempt to pressure the homeowner into paying taxes or fines. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office has posted multiple warnings regarding these types of scams on their website.

http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ pressroom/2014_08/20140828.html

In addition to this telephone solicitation scam, the Sheriff’s Office has recently been made aware of individuals traveling door to door in Logan County attempting to sell frozen meats. The individuals were observed in a small pickup truck with an Iowa Steaks refrigeration unit in the bed. There were two men and one woman in the vehicle.

On at least one occasion, when the individuals were told the homeowner did not want to purchase any of the products, one of the males exited the truck and began berating and cursing at the homeowner in an effort to intimidate the home owner into making an unwanted purchase.

These individuals eventually left the residence after being repeatedly told to do so. Anyone who has contact with these or any other salespersons whom residents may find suspicious or overly aggressive in the use of their sales tactics, are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement or the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.

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We would like to once again remind residents to never give access to your computer, your personal information, or credit card numbers to anyone who has solicited you over the phone. No legitimate business or government entity will ever contact you and request your personal information over the phone.

Should you have any questions about these or any other fraudulent activity, please contact your local police department or the Logan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 217-732-4159.

[Detective Sergeant Mark Landers]

 

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