Oshkosh, WI – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to stay vigilant against fraud after launching a resource campaign this week to help victims of scams and financial crimes.
According to a post shared Friday on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the department is urging residents who fall victim to fraud — including stolen money, compromised identities, or online scams — to not only report the crime to law enforcement but also take additional protective steps.
The Sheriff’s Office outlined several federal and private resources where victims can find support. These include the FBI’s cybercrime reporting platform (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission’s identity recovery website (www.identitytheft.gov), and major credit reporting agencies such as TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, where consumers can place fraud alerts or freeze their credit.
Residents are also encouraged to check their credit history regularly through www.annualcreditreport.com and report cryptocurrency-related scams at www.chainabuse.com. For broader assistance, www.operationshamrock.org provides tools and victim resources for scam and fraud cases.
The department’s message also stressed the importance of speaking up, noting that fraudsters thrive when victims remain silent. “Fight back, stay informed, stay protected and share this information,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote.
Officials say that while contacting local police is an important first step, utilizing these national tools can help prevent additional damage and speed up recovery efforts for victims.
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