FCCU has been made aware of a scam targeting families of individuals recently arrested in Jefferson County.

Fraudsters are reportedly monitoring public arrest records and contacting family members while impersonating law enforcement officers. The caller claims that an ankle monitor is required with bail and instructs the family member to make an immediate payment using a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment service such as Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or a similar platform.

Victims are often expecting a legitimate call from a law enforcement agency, making the scam appear more convincing.

Tips:

• • Be cautious of unexpected calls requesting immediate payment.
  • Do not send money through a P2P payment app based solely on a phone call.
  • Verify any payment request directly with the appropriate law enforcement agency using a trusted phone number.
  • Be especially wary if the caller pressures you to act quickly

If you believe you have been targeted by this scam or have already sent funds, contact FCCU immediately at (920) 563-7305.

Fraud & Security Center