Crime & Safety
Evanston Police Warn Of Scammers Who Are Pretending To Be Officers
Police said someone claiming to be Detective Jason Kohl called a resident saying there was a warrant out for their arrest.
EVANSTON, IL (CBS) — Police in Evanston issued a warning Tuesday — if a detective calls asking for money, it is probably a scam.
Police said someone claiming to be Detective Jason Kohl called a resident saying there was a warrant out for their arrest. The caller proceeded to ask for $5,000 and then claimed to transfer the victim to a Lt. Daniel Russell. The resident didn’t fall for it.
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