The Illinois State Police are reporting a phone scam. The agency says a caller is representing himself as an employee of the Illinois State Police. The caller tells victims they have to send money or be arrested.
District 8 Commander Mike Welsh says the Illinois State Police will never ask for money over the phone or negotiate payment in lieu of arrest. Captain Welsh says people should never give out personal information and always report these incidents to police.
Anyone who receives such a call is asked to report it the Illinois State Police District 08 Headquarters.