Madison, WI – The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam making the rounds this week involving fake traffic citation calls. Deputies said citizens have reported receiving phone calls from scammers claiming they can pay off a citation immediately over the phone or face more serious consequences.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, this latest fraud scheme mirrors previous scams in which callers pretended to represent law enforcement, threatening victims with arrest for missing jury duty or having an outstanding warrant.
Officials emphasized that the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment of any kind over the phone or by email. Anyone who receives such a call is advised to hang up immediately and contact the department directly using official numbers listed on their website.
Authorities are encouraging residents to stay vigilant, especially as scammers continue to adapt their methods to appear more convincing. “If something feels off, it probably is,” the department noted in its post.
Those with questions or who may have received similar calls are asked to reach out to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office to verify any claims.
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