Scam warning

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The Illinois State Police is warning the public of a phone scam that is circulating throughout the state. Police say an individual will call and claim to be associated with the Illinois State Police, and say they are asking for donations for officers who have died in the line of duty. The phone number most often associated with the call is 312-789-5176. However, scammers have the ability to change the phone number that is displayed on caller ID. Citizens should be wary of calls soliciting money regardless of the number, particularly if threats are made or they become pushy. The Illinois State Police  will never call to solicit money or ask you to send money to for any reason. The State Police encourages those who believe they have been the victim of a scam to call 800-243-0618.