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Verona police issue warning after scammers pose as officers to steal money

Police said callers are using real officer names and spoofed numbers to demand immediate payment for fake warrants or jury duty claims.

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VERONA, Wis. (WKOW) — Scammers are impersonating Verona police officers and demanding money from residents over the phone.

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Verona police warn residents about spoofed scam calls

VERONA, Wis. — Verona police on Sunday warned residents about an increase in scam calls in which callers spoof the department’s phone number and falsely identify themselves as Verona Police Department officers.

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Verona police issue warning after scammers pose as officers to steal money

VERONA, Wis. (WKOW) — Scammers are impersonating Verona police officers and demanding money from residents over the phone.

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WKOW broke the news on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
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