The Naperville Police Department continues to receive numerous complaints from residents who have been the victims of telephone scams. In these recent incidents, citizens are receiving calls from person(s) purporting themselves to be from the IRS attempting to collect unpaid taxes.
Many of these callers threaten the victim with lawsuits, deportation, arrest or suspension of their driver’s license if the victim does not provide immediate payment.
Residents are reminded that the IRS will always send taxpayers a written notification of any tax due via the U.S. mail. The IRS never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone.
Anyone receiving such calls should never make payment or provide the caller with any personal or banking information. The public is reminded to be very cautious of any caller demanding money or payment for these purposes or for any other type of payments.
Report scam calls via Online Reporting System
Receipt of such calls can be reported to the Naperville Police Department through the Online Reporting System, www.naperville.il.us/policeonlinereports.aspx, by calling the department’s non-emergency number, (630) 420- 6666.
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On the other hand, call Crime Stoppers to report criminal damage to property and any suspicious activity
Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for Criminal Damage to Property.
Since August 20, 2015, the windows on the business located at 2712 Forgue St. Suite 100, Naperville, IL have been damaged on several occasions. The damage appears to be from a BB gun or similar projectile. The most recent incident took place sometime between the night hours on February 11, 2016 into the morning hours on February 12, 2016.
NPD report # 2016-001553
If you witnessed this incident or have any information about the suspects, please contact Naperville CRIME STOPPERS at (630) 420-6006 or through its website at www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.
Your information is important to Crime Stoppers and all callers may remain anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000.00 is being offered for the information that leads to an arrest in this incident.
Crime does not pay… But CRIME STOPPERS does…
Get to know more about Naperville CRIME STOPPERS and keeping the community safe at www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.
Memorize the CRIME STOPPERS tip hotline, (630) 420-6006, available around the clock.
Keeping our community safe is everyone’s responsibility.
Both news reports submitted by Commander Jason Arres, Naperville Police Department, Office of Professional Standards
