Schemes

Green Bay, Wis. — Brown County citizens are currently being targeted by phone scammers posing as members of law enforcement to extract money by claiming the victims have failed to report for jury duty, county officials announced this week. These scams have shown a worrying rate of frequency and sophistication, causing increasing concern among local residents and authorities. Typically, the scammer informs the target that they have missed a jury summons and are at risk of facing a fine or arrest. Victims are then directed to rectify the situation by purchasing prepaid debit cards or … Read more