Scam alert. MWC file photo.
WAUPACA, WI (WSAU) — The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is warning of imposters calling residents to tell them they have fake outstanding warrants.
In a Facebook post, Officers say the scammers are using names of real employees of the department and spoofing their phone numbers on caller ID. At times, they’ve also become hostile and aggressive towards residents.
“We will never advise you of an arrest warrant by telephone, and if there is any question, call us directly at (715) 258-4466 to validate any phone call received,” said officers.
Officers add they’ve been seeing an increase in both online and phone scams in recent weeks.
Officers were tipped off to the scam by an alert resident. Those who get one of the phony calls can report details of the scam to the FTC through their online consumer portal.
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