Arlington Heights Police Scam Alert

Arlington Heights police say an unknown offender(s) sent a letter and email to a local victim asking him to be part of the Mystery Shopper Program. He was sent three fraudulent checks for over $1,600 each. The victim was told to deposit the checks, keep $200 from each check and then wire the remainder via Western Union to a location in the Philippines. 

Police say he was told by his banker the checks were fraudulent after he wired the remaining funds from the first check. The victim's total loss is approximately $3,200.

Anyone having information about this or any other serious crime in Arlington Heights should submit an anonymous text tip by texting the keyword 847AHPD and your message to 847411 (tip411) or call Arlington Heights Crime Stoppers at (847) 590-STOP.  Callers are guaranteed anonymity and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.