Sheriff reminds public of telephone scams

It's happened to all of us. We pick up the phone to hear an unwanted -- and often unfriendly -- voice seeking money or wanting access to our personal information. Is there anything we can do about this? 

WTIP's Bob Padzieski spoke with Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen to learn more. Sheriff Eliasen shared some tips to avoid being scammed. And he said to report scams, he advises the public to visit the federal scams and fraud website. Calls may also be reported by calling (844) USA-GOV1.