The Village of East Troy Police Dept Continues To Take Calls Regarding Possible Scams

The Village of East Troy Police Department continues to take calls regarding possible scams. The police dept is warning residents to be wary of the common scam where a victim gets a call from someone either claiming to be a relative or claiming to be an attorney representing a relative. The relative is in jail, and they ask for the victim to wire bail money. Besides phone calls, victims have also received the messages via text and email. The Village of East Troy Police Dept recommends not responding to those types of calls. Simply hang up and block the number that called you. Another popular scam involves Amazon, where you may receive an email, text message or phone call notifying you that your account has been locked due to unusual activity, or it may say that a suspicious purchase has been made from your account, often citing a large dollar amount. You’ll be asked to click a link to unlock your account or verify the charge. The link directs you to a fraudulent website designed to steal your login credentials and other personal information. The Village of East Troy Police Dept is asking residents to not fall victim to these popular scams as you run the risk of losing money or being the subject of identity fraud by revealing personal information.