On January 10, 2012 at 4 PM, Officers were dispatched to the Police Department to take a complaint from a Sturgeon Bay resident who had received a telephone call from 1-407-956-4271 stating his nephew had been involved in an accident and needed money sent as soon as possible. The unknown male on the phone didn't know the nephews name so the complainant didn't send any money. The complainant also contacted the nephew and verified he was ok. Officers found that the phone number used had been disconnected. Scams like this prey on the hearts of loved ones and the normal reactions that humans have when a relative is in need of help. Officers would like to remind citizens to never ever give out sensitive information over the phone or send money to anyone you don't know.
