Walworth County, WI – The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent phone calls once again circulating in the area, with scammers posing as deputies or sergeants from the department.
According to a statement released Tuesday on the agency’s official Facebook page, citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement officers who need to discuss “an important legal matter.” Officials say these calls are fake and should be treated as scams.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that residents should never provide personal information or make payments over the phone. Anyone unsure about a caller’s legitimacy is urged to hang up and contact the Sheriff’s non-emergency line directly to confirm whether a call is genuine.
Authorities note this type of impersonation scam has resurfaced multiple times in Walworth County and across Wisconsin, often using spoofed caller IDs that appear to come from legitimate government numbers.
Residents are encouraged to stay alert and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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