Melrose Park Police Department

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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 Crime Awareness Announcement HOLIDAY