Monee Police warn residents of phone scammers impersonating officers

MONEE, Ill. – The Monee Police Department issued a community alert this week regarding a resurgence of telephone scams in which fraudsters are impersonating police officers to solicit money from residents.

According to the department, scammers are making unsolicited phone calls falsely representing themselves as Monee Police officers or department representatives. These callers often request donations for the DARE program or other “heart-string” support groups allegedly affiliated with the police.

Police officials have explicitly stated that the Monee Police Department does not solicit donations through phone calls, email, social media platforms, or standard mail. Any communication asking for money on behalf of the department should be considered fraudulent.

While financial scams are often associated with the holiday season, authorities noted that con artists remain active year-round, utilizing social media and publicly available information to target victims.

Detectives are currently investigating the source of these calls. The department advises any resident who is unsure about a request for money or personal information to hang up and contact the Monee Police Department directly to verify the legitimacy of the contact.