STURGEON BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Monday, November 19, 2012

Phone Scam Alert


On November 14, 2012 at 7:41 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Tacoma Beach Road for a fraud complaint. Upon arrival the complainant stated to Officers she had received three phone calls from a person claiming to be her friend that needed financial help. The caller wanted the complainant to send $3100.00 to a location in Canada so the caller could pay legal expenses. The complainant didn't provide and sensitive information to the caller nor did she send money.

As always if it sounds too good to be true or if the situation sounds too far fetched...it probably is. Please contact the Police Department if you ever have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.