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Frankfort Police Dept
Friday August 27th, 2021 :: 01:21 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Deceptive Practice and Frankfort Fall Festival Information

On 08/23/21 the Frankfort Police Department responded to a deceptive practice scam occurring in the area of LaGrange Road and Lincoln-Way Lane. In this incident the suspects engaged the victim in conversation while stopped in traffic. The suspects related they worked for a car dealership and offered to fix a dent on the victim's vehicle.  The victim pulled over and agreed to pay a requested amount for the repair.  An unknown white substance was put over the dent, which later washed away, and did not repair the dent as promised.  The suspect vehicle was a blue Dodge Caravan (pictured).  This vehicle was reportedly approaching others regarding dent repairs in other jurisdictions.  
 
Remember, if you are unsure if something is a scam, please call the Frankfort Police Department.  Never provide personal information if you did not initiate the contact and know that legitimate businesses, government entities, and organizations do not ask for gift cards as a form of payment. 
 
Attached is a map of Frankfort Fall Festival Street Closures beginning 09/01/2021.  Please be mindful of street closures, increased traffic, and posted parking restrictions during the festival. Additional information regarding the event can be obtained on the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce website, www.frankfortchamber.com/frankfort-fall-festival/.

Address/Location
Frankfort Police Dept
20602 Lincolnway Ln
Frankfort, IL 60423

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-469-9435

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