The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department is issuing a scam warning. Residents are being threatened by someone impersonating an official from the Sheriff’s Office or U.S. Attorney’s Office in Rockford. Citizens are told there’s an arrest warrant against them and given an 800 number to call for money transfer instructions. Detective Mike Schultz says their office never uses this tactic.
"If there was an actual warrant, we would be knocking on their door about it," he said. "Hopefully, they get the warning and nobody else falls victim to the scam."
Schulz says there doesn't appear to be any specific group being targeted by the scam, and he encourages anyone receiving the calls to contact the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department.