In an effort to help bring more awareness to the growing concerns related to Fraud in the Minocqua area, the Minocqua Police Department is providing the following links to help prevent Fraud and to further educate the community on ways to protect themselves from Fraud.
Wisconsin Public Service Scams
9 Steps to Protect Against Credit Card Fraud Now
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/09/protect-against-credit-card-fraud-now/index.htm
How to Protect Yourself from the Three Biggest Types of Homebuyer Fraud
https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/10/how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-three-biggest-types-of-homebuyer-fraud.html
16 Tips for Avoiding Online Fraud and Identity Theft
http://us.norton.com/16-tips-for-avoiding-online-fraud-and-identity-theft/article
The Guide to Understanding Vehicle History Reports
http://www.lagrangecountrydodge.com/blog/2016/October/24/guide-to-understanding-vehicle-history-reports.htm
6 Tips to Prevent Fraud and Identity Theft for Your Kids
http://blogs.hrblock.com/2015/09/25/6-tips-to-prevent-fraud-and-identity-theft-for-your-kids/
Fraud Prevention Tips Everybody Should Know (But Doesn’t)
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-fraud-prevention-tips-you-havent-heard-over-and-over-2012-3
Fraud Prevention Options
https://www.retirementliving.com/best-identity-theft-protection
The Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Hiring, and Working with Contractors
http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/guide-to-hiring-a-contractor/
8 Tips for How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Money Scams
https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/money-management/scams-security/protection-from-scams/
11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/travelers-ed/11-ways-to-prevent-identity-theft-while-traveling
Phone scam information
http://backgroundchecks.org/reverse-phone-lookup/phone-scams
Slamming and Cramming: https://www.verizon.com/about/account-security/slamming-cramming
Smishing & Spam Text Messages: https://www.verizon.com/about/account-security/smishing-and-spam-text-messages
Pre-Texting: https://www.verizon.com/about/account-security/pre-texting
COVID-19 financial scams
https://www.uponarriving.com/covid-scams/