Another Scam Warning Issued To Wisconsin Residents

This isn't surprising: there's another scam to look out for, especially if you are in Wisconsin!

This is a scam similar to many others that have been reported recently but this one has a slight twist - and it may help you realize it's a scam if you get a call like this.

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This scam was reported in the Wisconsin Dells area, with the local police department there sharing details of the scam on social media.

According to their post, this is yet another phishing scam, with scammers spoofing the real number of the Wisconsin Dells Police Department!

This already makes the person who picks up the phone think this is legitimate! The scammers also spoof caller IDs to make it look like it is from a part of the department, on top of having the right phone number.

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From there, an automated message is played telling the victim to 'hold for a criminal investigator' which is another tactic to make this scam seem real.

Of course, from there, a scammer tells you that you owe money for one reason or another: a missed court date, summons, and the like.

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This is a way to get you to pay a fine or fee to them to get the issue resolved. The only issue is that you didn't miss a thing - and you are now out money.

It's a tale as old as time - don't ever fall for these things, no matter how real they may seem! Stay safe out there and when in doubt, just hang up and call your local police department directly.