On March 20, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Third Avenue for a fraud complaint. Upon arrival Officers were made aware of a phone scam involving an unknown person contacting them stating they had filed a claim online for bankruptcy. Officers investigating the complaint found that the complainant hadn't filed any claims for bankruptcy. The complainant was advised that this was a scam and found that the complainant hadn't given out any sensitive information.
The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind everyone to never give out sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or banking information over the phone unless you are positive you know who you are talking to is legitimate. Never hesitate to contact Police if you have questions or concerns over phone calls you are receiving.
