STURGEON BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Officers Respond To Credit Card Fraud Complaint


On Wednesday, October 19th 2011 at 9 AM, Officers were dispatched to Fraud complaint in the 1000 block of Bonnieview Drive. Upon arrival Officers were told that the homeowner had received numerous phone calls from 406-219-2301.  Eventually the homeowner answered and found it was a credit card service company requesting to obtain the homeowners credit card to reduce the rates. The homeowner did provide the credit card number but realized afterwards the mistake they had done and promptly cancelled it. Luckily the homeowner realized the mistake and no money was lost.  Never ever give out any personal information over the phone.  If you have any questions please contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450.