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Monday, January 14, 2013

Reporting a Crime Will Soon Be a Click Away on Your Smartphone or Tablet

Cook County Sheriff's Police to roll out iWatch - a crime fighting phone app - on Feb. 1.

Want to report a crime? There's gonna be an app for that too. The Cook County Sheriff's Police annoucned that by Feb. 1 they will roll out a new crime reporting app called iWatchCookCounty. This app will let folks get local crime information and submit tips to law enforcement on their cell phones. It will be provided free of charge by the Cook County Sheriff's Department, AppsZoom reported. The county hopes to use the program to serve as a crime-fighting clearing house for local police departments, according to CBSChicago. By simply clicking on the iWatchCookCounty app icon, someone can submit a tip. The mobile app lets folks report on crimes they have seen, or as they happen. Users also can upload text messages, email, static images, or …

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Cook County Sheriff Warns of Lottery Scam

Two victims - both seniors - targeted in last couple of months.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the alert for scams where “winners” are told they are entitled to a large lottery cash prize without ever having purchased a ticket. Scammers are reaching their victims, who are often seniors, by telephone calls, faxes, emails and letters to tell them about their “jackpot.” Some of these letters include phony seals and certificates. To collect, however, money needs to be sent either via Western Union or cashier’s check to a foreign address to pay for additional taxes and/or handling charges. The scammer may also contact the victim again and mention there was a mistake on the tax calculation and more money must be sent. During the last six months, an 80-year-old victim lost $90,…

Erik Bloecks

9:40 am on Sunday, December 30, 2012

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