Phone scams appear to be a significant issue in many parts of the United States, with a majority of U.S. adults, 68%, reporting getting scam phone calls at least weekly.
Minnesota continues to see the number of reported phone scams increase throughout the state. In 2024, Minnesotans lost $144.6 million due to fraud, with over 22,000 cases reported, based on data from the FTC.
It seems we can go more than a week before there’s a new scam warning, and now here comes another one involving a scam that has already stolen money from many Minnesotans. It’s important to spread the word because while it may be currently targeting a portion of the state, it could quickly spread.
White Bear Lake Police Department Issues Scam Warning
The White Bear Lake Police Department had previously issued this warning because residents were getting fooled and losing money. It seems that the word did not spread far enough because on Monday, August 18, they issued another warning…