GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scam phone calls in which scammers are spoofing the department’s official phone number.
Police say several residents have recently contacted the department after receiving suspicious calls that appeared to come from the Green Bay Police Department.
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“Our legitimate phone number was displayed; however, the caller was not from our department,” the department said in a social media post. “We thank those who called us to verify the legitimacy — that’s the best thing to do.”
Officials remind the public never to send money through gift cards or withdraw cash for callers who claim money is owed or say a family member needs immediate payment. Legitimate government agencies and businesses do not accept gift cards as payment…