Man's Info Stolen To Open Verizon Account In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Police say a Downers Grove man was the victim of identity theft when his information was stolen to open a Verizon phone bill in his name. The man told police he received a bill for $662.66 from Verizon in late November and then got a notice from a collection agency about the bill in January.

According to police, the man, who does not have an account with Verizon, called the phone company after getting the first bill. He told police he believed Verizon had solved the problem after his phone call.

The victim told police he then received a notice from a collection agency about the overdue bill on January 11. Police say he is currently working with the collection agency to resolve the problem.

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