Phone Scam Asks About Security System

OSWEGO, IL — If you get a phone call asking about your home security system it may be someone trying to find out if you’re a target for a burglary.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of phone calls concerning home security systems. Residents have reported receiving a call where they’re told there’s a problem with their security system. When the caller is told they don’t have one, the call is disconnected.

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Police say there have been no reports of residential burglaries or other crimes being committed after someone received a call.

“Never give any type of information over the telephone or by any other means unless (you) have verified who is requesting the information,” the sheriff’s office said in a release.

If you receive a suspicious telephone call or email, you can file an online report through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is a federal agency equipped to handle these types of incidents. For more information on the FTC or to file a report, go to ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Citizens may also contact their local police agency for assistance.