Crime of the Week

Telephone Scam

posted on December 04, 2013 07:30 Submit an online tip or call 217-788-8427

This week Crime Stoppers would like to warn residents of a scam going around involving text messages which warn that a bank card has been deactivated and to call a local automated hotline. This is a criminal attempt by unknown persons to steal your bank card account numbers for illegal use, this is NOT a legitimate warning. If you have concerns contact your bank immediately. If you happen to know who is involved in this criminal activity, please anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or use this website, cashfortips.us, or text us by typing -tip672, then the rest of your message and send to crimes. You could get a cash reward of up to 1,000 dollars for information that leads to an arrest, based on the crime being reported. And remember, we never ask your name, but we do want your information.

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