Winnebago County, Wisconsin – Authorities are warning residents about active scam calls involving alleged law enforcement impersonators demanding bond money.
According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents have reported receiving fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement officers. In one recent case, the caller identified himself as “Officer Conway” and told a victim they had missed a federal jury duty appearance in Green Bay.
Officials said the caller instructed the victim to return the call using a “secure courthouse line” that appeared restricted on caller ID. The suspect allegedly pressured the victim to provide an explanation and later sent images of documents that appeared to be legal paperwork to support the claims.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that these tactics are fraudulent.
Authorities stated they do not call residents demanding bond payments, do not request wire transfers or Bitcoin, do not send legal documents by text message, and do not threaten immediate arrest over the phone.
Officials advise anyone receiving similar calls to hang up immediately and contact their local law enforcement agency directly using a publicly verified phone number.
Scam tactics like these often target working adults and college-aged residents who may feel urgency when threatened with arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials urge the public to remain cautious.
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