Washington County, WI – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in southeast Wisconsin about an ongoing phone scam where callers pose as local law enforcement officers, claiming individuals missed jury duty and now owe a fine.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the fraudsters allegedly impersonate Sgt. Kapla and other employees, threatening victims with arrest if they do not immediately send payment. Deputies say this scheme has appeared periodically and relies on “spoofing” technology that disguises caller IDs to make the number appear legitimate.
“These fraudsters can make it look like the call is coming from a real government agency,” officials stated. “Do not provide money or personal information.”
The department emphasized that no legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call residents to collect fines, fees, or avoid arrest. Anyone receiving such calls is urged to hang up immediately and report the incident to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities are encouraging residents to share this alert with friends, family, and neighbors to prevent further victims.
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