Palos Park police warn residents of phone scams

SHARE Palos Park police warn residents of phone scams
police_lights91_300x1887.jpg

Sun-Times file photo

Police in southwest suburban Palos Park are warning residents about two recent phone scams that have been circulating in the area.

A Palos Park resident recently received three phone calls from someone using the number (626) 522-4455 who claimed to represent the IRS, according to police. The caller left messages claiming the resident was being sued by the IRS and urged the resident to call back.

The resident called authorities after confirming with an accountant that the IRS does not make phone calls and the messages were fraudulent, police said.

Police are also warning residents about a “warrant scam,” in which a caller tells the victim there is an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The scammer then tells the victim that they must make an immediate payment to avoid going to jail, police said.

Police urge residents to be aware of these scams and share the warning with family and friends.

The Latest
Despite getting into foul trouble, which limited him to just six minutes in the second half, Shannon finished with 29 points, five rebounds and two assists.
Cowboy hats, bell-bottoms and boots were on full display Thursday night as fans lined up for the first of his three sold-out shows.
The incident occurred about 3:40 p.m. near Minooka. The horse was successfully placed back into the trailer, and the highway reopened about 40 minutes later. No injuries were reported.
The Hawks conceded the game’s only two goals within the first seven minutes and were shut out for the 12th time this season in a 2-0 defeat Thursday.