Many online scams, fraud cases, and some instances of identity theft involve foreign actors or unsuspecting individuals, creating jurisdictional challenges for local law enforcement and resulting in very low solvability rates. For this reason, not all fraud incidents require a local police report. Before you make a report, please review the following steps:
Step 1: Verify that you live within the city limits of the City of Sheboygan – click HERE for a map.
Step 2: Gather all pertinent information about the incident.
- Basic information about yourself
- Any information about what happened (including account numbers, known suspects, other documentation)
Step 3: Report the fraud.
If the incident you wish to report does not involve an actual financial loss, or involves an unidentified suspect and/or a loss of less than $1,000, the Sheboygan Police Department encourages you to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission, in lieu of making a report to our department.
To report being the victim of a scam or other fraud, click HERE. Examples include:
- Imposter (IRS, utility, business, love interest, grandchild)
- “You’ve Won” (lottery, sweepstakes, other prize)
- Tech support, phone/internet service, or debt collection
- Online shopping, auto sale/repair, or money-making opportunity
To report being the victim of identity theft, click HERE. Examples include:
- Someone used your information to apply for unemployment benefits
- Someone has filed taxes in your name
- Someone opened bank or credit accounts using your information
If your case involves a known suspect and/or loss greater than $1,000, contact the Sheboygan Police Department to speak with an officer. If your case involves identity theft, complete this form prior to speaking with an officer:
- Identity Theft Complaint and Affidavit (fillable)
- Identity Theft Complaint and Affidavit (printable)
Step 4: Consider a fraud alert or credit freeze – click HERE to learn the difference.
Equifax
1-800-525-6285
equifax.com/personal
equifax.com/personal
Experian
1-888-397-3742
experian.com/fraudalert
experian.com/freeze
TransUnion
1-800-680-7289
transunion.com/fraud
transunion.com/freeze
*** You do not have to pay for a fraud alert or a credit freeze. ***
Step 5: Review your credit report for accounts or transactions you don’t recognize.
Checking your credit report is free: annualcreditreport.com or 1-877-322-8228.
Step 6: Additional resources can be found on our Fraud Prevention page.