The Melrose Park Police Department works hard to investigate and keep on top of scams, but new ones are created everyday. If you have any questions or feel you were a victim of a scam; please report it to our department.
The following are some of the most common scams we deal with:
Telemarketing Fraud
Nigerian Letter or “419” Fraud
Identity Theft
Advance Fee Schemes
Letter of Credit Fraud
Pigeon Drop Scam
IRS Telephone Scam
For a detailed list of these scams and ways to help you from being victimized, please read the following document:
Melrose Park Police Department Crime Awareness Announcement
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For Crime Awareness during the holiday season, please read the following document:
Melrose Park Police Department Holiday Crime Awareness Announcement