Crime & Safety
Scammer Swindles $9K by Claiming to be the IRS
A woman was told to deposit the money at a bank in Villa Park.

Elmhurst, IL - Someone claiming to be with the IRS told an Elmhurst woman she was in trouble, and she needed to send money to take care of the matter.
The scammer told the woman on March 9 she needed to withdrawal $9,000 and deposit into an account he gave her, according to Elmhurst police.
The woman followed the instructions and deposited the money at a bank in Villa Park. Authorities are investigating.
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