Scammers Targeting Doctors In Will County: Sheriff

WILL COUNTY, IL — The Will County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area to be aware of a scam targeting physicians. According to the sheriff, several local doctors have received phone calls from an unknown individual claiming to be a ranking sergeant or lieutenant with the sheriff's office.

"These individuals state that because the doctor (or his wife) did not show up for jury duty they will need to pay a fine or will be arrested," police said. "Some of the doctors who have made reports with us have stated that they were told that a Failure To Appear (FTA) warrant had already been filed for their arrest. This is a SCAM!"

Police said the scammers are aggressive and attempt to appear legitimate by using docket numbers and other legal terms in order to scare the person into believing them. "In some cases, the individuals threaten the doctor with having their doctor’s licenses pulled if they do not pay the fine," police said.

The phone numbers being used in the calls appear to be local, but the sheriff's office said they are actually fraudulent and untraceable.

"The Will County Sheriff's Office, nor the Will County Jury Commission, DO NOT call citizens regarding jury duty no-shows or to threaten an arrest warrant for you," police stressed. "Please, do not fall victim to these individuals and their threats! Do not give out any personal information or agree to purchase gift cards or send money! Just hang up the phone!"

If you want to check to see if you have a warrant for your arrest, you can do so on the Will County Sheriff’s Office Warrant website at: www.willcountywarrants.com.

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