Beware Of Spoofed Phone Number Claiming To Be Oswego Police: OPD

OSWEGO, IL — If you get a call from the Oswego Police Department asking for money, it's a scam, officials said.

Police said in a Facebook alert last week that they received reports that scammers were spoofing the Oswego Police Department's phone number and claiming to be employed by the agency. Scammers have mentioned Police Chief Jason Bastin as well.

"Please be aware, the Oswego Police Department will NEVER call to demand money or request payments in any form," officials wrote in the post.

If locals receive an unsolicited call, specifically one asking for money or gift cards, officers encourage them to contact the business or organization directly to verify the situation.