March 13, 2022 – The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about scam calls from someone claiming to be with the Sheriff’s office.
Residents have been receiving phone calls from “Sgt. Dale Pope with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.” The caller is not Sgt. Pope, but a suspected scammer. The caller has been leaving voice messages for residents to call him back concerning legal matters. The callback number provided is 217-655-6564, but can certainly change. The sheriff’s office says these types of phone calls are normally associated with the caller telling the person who answers that they have a warrant for missed jury duty, etc.
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office says you should NOT call the number back. The caller will often ask for money over the phone and try to intimidate you. If you suspect that real law enforcement has attempted to call you, feel free to call the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and ask directly for the officer.
