Con Artists Impersonating as ComEd Workers

The village is warning residents of scammers dressed up as ComEd workers, according to the village's website.

ComEd reports scammers used a variety of tactics to lure customers into handing over money and/or letting them inside their home.

Customers have reported losing as much as $7,000 from scammers. In many cases, the thieves identified themselves as a worker from the local utility company.

Thieves have worn clothing to dress the part, such as a hard hat, items bearing a utility company logo, or a generic orange safety vest. In some instances, the culprits executed the scam in plain clothes.

If you have any questions or concerns, call the Police Department at 847 362-8310.