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Published 1 year ago

Dane County Sheriff's Office warns residents of telephone scam

Summary by Ground News
A Madison woman contacted the sheriff's office Monday after receiving a call from an unidentified man claiming to be a deputy. The caller demanded she come to Madison's Public Safety Building with $4,000 in cash to pay for a warrant out for her arrest. Officials say some telltale signs of a telephone scam include not initiating the call; being asked to confirm personal information; pressure to not hang up and pay quickly.

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Dane County Sheriff's Office warns residents of telephone scam

Anyone who receives a potential scam call is asked to hang up and report the call to local law enforcement.

1 year ago·Madison, United States
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