Christian County IL TRIAD

06/30/2023

Thank you linemen!

Thank you to the linemen out there working day and night to restore power and clear roadways of downed lines and poles. Please be patient with them, as these storms caused widespread damage across a large portion of Central Illinois. Thank you Ameren Illinois and Shelby Electric Cooperative

06/30/2023

Be careful you don't get scammed by people and illegitimate businesses.

06/20/2023

Alright everyone, the Grandparent scam is happening again! These scams rotate, so don't always think it will be just one kind of scam. Let's go through the spiel they may give you when they call using this scam.

You may get a call and the caller might state they're with a hospital, law enforcement, lawyer, judge, or someone else calling. They could say your grandchild is in trouble (accident, DUI, arrest, warrant, kidnapped,etc) and needs money to help them. They may even get a 2nd person on the line who pretends to be the grandchild. The goal is to make you scared of the consequences for your grandchild so you will pay the amount they want, in the method they want. Do NOT do it. So here's some do's ✅️ and dont's ❌️

✅️ Hang up the phone if someone's asking you for money
✅️ Do ask a personal question that ONLY your grandchild would know the answer to (nothing they could find on social media or google)
✅️ Hang up the phone and call your loved one or someone else that would know their whereabouts.

❌️ Don't answer numbers you don't recognize
❌️ Never give money to people who call you, no matter who they claim to be. This includes check (cashier or personal), money orders, cash, gift cards, etc
❌️ Never give personal information to the caller

06/20/2023

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office App is now available for download through the App Store!

You can search “Christian County Sheriff’s IL” in the App Store or scan the QR code at the bottom of the image attached below.

The CCSO App has many different features including jail information, s*x offender information, community events, press releases and much more.

We are so excited to have a new way to connect with the citizens in Christian County!

06/20/2023

Scam alert!

04/12/2023

A few months ago, we received a call about a scammer actively preying on a senior citizen. The caller was a local bank manager, and he was concerned that one of their account holders, who was elderly, was on their way to the bank to withdraw approximately $45,000 to send to a scammer. The manager said that legally he was powerless to stop the withdrawal if the senior insisted on it, but he knew that the senior was being exploited, and wanted to prevent it from happening. He had already notified the senior citizen's family and they were on their way to the bank to also try and stop their loved one from being exploited.

Officers responded to the bank quickly and sure enough, the senior showed up, with the scammer still on the phone with her. He was not happy at all when one of our officers got on the phone with him and told him he wasn't going to get any money from her today if we could help it, and he began swearing and yelling obscenities at us when he realized we had stopped him in his tracks.

Sadly, despite our best efforts to convince the senior that the man on the other end of the line didn't need her money to "start up a new business" and that he had not asked her "out of the goodness of her heart", the senior remained convinced that the man was legit and insisted on sending him money to help him out. She said she would have sent him $100,000 if he would have asked her for it, and, she had the financial resources to do it. Thankfully, family members arrived on scene soon and they took over from there.

Friends, we cannot reiterate this one enough. As our loved ones age, they become susceptible to those wanting to exploit and prey on them, so please keep an eye on them. It's a good idea to keep an eye on their finances also, and become involved, if possible, in their financial decision making if you think they are vulnerable to anyone wanting to do them harm. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! 🙌

We are also sharing an article with a list of common senior scams. Keep an eye out of them!

https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/aging/articles/common-scams-that-target-seniors-and-how-to-avoid-them

04/11/2023

Be aware everyone!

We were just informed of another scam that's making its rounds. A Walgreens customer was contacted by phone and the scammer stated they were with Walgreens. They questioned them in a very general manner about their prescription medications and then asked for a debit card number. We just want to take this moment to remind all of you that Walgreens will NEVER ask you for payment information over the phone. They will also never ask you for your SSN either. We are unaware at this time if there are additional scams going around involving CVS, Walmart pharmacy, and others. With that being said, never be afraid to hang up and call the business' phone number if you feel something is off.

04/06/2023

Thank you to Tina with Adult Protective Services and TPD Sgt. Mills with Christian County Crimestoppers for speaking with our Christian County TRIAD members. Members learned about what types of abuse APS investigates, how they conduct their Investigations, and how they can assist seniors and those with mental disabilities. Additionally they learned about the history of Crimestoppers, how the organization works, and how its benefitted the communities and police departments in solving crimes.

04/06/2023

is a form of violence that affects 1 in 10 community-dwelling older adults each year, yet it remains underrecognized and underreported. Join & in recognizing the importance of preventing and responding to violence across the lifespan.

04/06/2023

April is National Volunteer Month! There are many ways to volunteer your time to promote and help keep older adults safe from abuse and neglect.

Find volunteer opportunities near you with ': https://local.aarp.org/

04/06/2023

Our April TRIAD meeting is underway. Today our guest speakers for today are Tina from Adult Protective Services and TPD Sgt Mills with Christian County Crimestoppers.

03/30/2023