phone scam

This is happening right now in Southeast Minnesota! #IdentityThefit #Warning #PleaseShareWithFamilyMembers

Here's a fresh take on an old scam. Sigh.

This scammer did their homework.

The scammer is posing as an actual member of the team, making it seem more believable.

If you are a frequent Target shopper or just bop in there once in awhile, you should be aware of this.

The Stoughton Police Department shared details of the scenario in hopes others won't fall for it.

This is a very unfortunate situation. A Wisconsin resident was conned out of nearly ten-thousand dollars recently, all thanks to a phone scam that is all too common in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. RELATED: Tow Truck Company Scam Hits Wisconsin The Stoughton, Wisconsin Police Department detailed the scary situation on Facebook a few days ago, stating that a resident lost eight-thousand dollars in

Some of the area codes on these calls can be a clear red flag you should be aware of, as they are most likely coming from foreign scammers.

The scam includes graphic images and videos.

About 60 million Americans reported a phone scam in 2021, easily making phone scams one of the most common, and one Minnesota area code is frequently used.