Aug. 14, 2020 5:25p
From the Racine County Sheriff's Dept.:
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has recently taken several complaints of suspects calling elderly citizens and posing as a family member who has been in a bad accident. The suspect states his/her voice sounds different because they suffered a broken nose, but that they are going to put an attorney on the phone. Another voice will then advise that they are an attorney for the injured family member who needs cash to get out of trouble and/or jail for causing the accident, and that they will be sending a courier to pick up the money. The suspect asks for the victim’s address and then tells them to get cash and someone will pick it up.
In one of the incidents, the victim met with a male suspect face to face. The male was described as a white male, possibly in his 20’s with his face concealed with a black face mask. He was wearing a dark tee shirt and gray cargo pants and showed up at a meeting spot on foot. The victim did not see a vehicle.
Investigators are currently following up on leads.
If you have any information in regard to these types of complaints, please contact Investigator Baclawski 262-886-8456.
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling stated, “I understand these calls make you emotional and quick to react. Oftentimes your first reaction is to trust. My suggestion is to get the caller’s name and number and then call law enforcement who will help you verify if the information is accurate. In addition, never provide any personal information or access to your money. Never meet with anyone alone that you don’t know and haven’t verified their legitimacy. Remember, these despicable lowlifes will sound very convincing and plot to use your emotional state to ultimately steal your money.”
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling
By Lt. James Evans
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