Racine County, WI – The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has issued a new public alert warning residents about ongoing phone scams targeting local community members, particularly young adults and seniors.
According to a statement posted by the Sheriff’s Office on social media, scammers are pretending to be law enforcement officers and demanding payment for allegedly missing jury duty or other legal obligations. The department emphasized that it will never call residents to request money or direct them to stores like Walmart for payments.
Officials are urging residents not to share personal details—such as names, phone numbers, or banking information—with anyone contacting them unexpectedly. They also warned against sending money through apps like Zelle or Venmo, which scammers often exploit for fraudulent transactions.
“These scams are increasingly targeting young adults,” the post stated. “Please take a moment to talk with your older kids about how to spot and avoid these tactics.”
Anyone who receives a suspicious call is advised to hang up immediately and contact the Racine County Sheriff’s Office directly to confirm any claims. When in doubt, officials say, assume it’s a scam.
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