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The Greenfield Police Department will use this forum to share information relative to community service, community crime prevention and community safety issues. Sergeant Peter Regenfelder and other members of the Community Services Team will post regular updates and information of interest to Greenfield residents. Residents are welcome to submit questions via email. Members of the Community Services Team also can be reached through the Greenfield Police Department at 414-761-5300.

Don't Fall for It

Posted by Peter Regenfelder on Jan. 21, 2012 | 0 comments

Since the holidays, the scammers are setting their sights on you to finance their New Year.  They are hoping that your finances are tight enough that you would believe you are an instant winner of a contest you never entered and all you have to do is cash the check they sent you and wire it back to them to cover the taxes.  Needless to say, it is a bad check and your bank will hold you responsible for cashing it.  These notices will come in the mail, e-mail, or text messages and they may even be on letterhead and they will look legitimate.  Do not fall for it!  I am going to leave you with a message from our website.

 

BEFORE SENDING MONEY, DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

  • Are you sending money to claim a lottery prize?
  • Are you sending money to help someone get a large sum of money out of their country?
  • Are you sending money because a relative called from another state or country and told you that they need help?
  • Are you sending money because you were “guaranteed” a credit card or loan?
  • Are you sending money to someone you have not met personally?
  • Are you sending money to someone you’ve never met to pay for their trip to America?

These are just some examples of scams being perpetrated using money transfers. If any of these sound like your situation, please call the Greenfield Police Department at (414)-761-5301 for advice.

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