| Source | Fox Chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 4, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 4, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-warn-of-fraudulent-donation-scheme |
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#### The Brief
* * Chicago police warn of a scam where suspects ask for donations tied to a "tragic event," then use victims’ phones to transfer money from cash apps, sometimes by force.
* The incidents happened Feb. 5, Feb. 11, and Feb. 18 in the Near West Side, Little Italy, and Near ...