Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Fraud reported involving payment to fake attorney, West Milwaukee WI

audio iconFraud
West Milwaukee, WI

A person reported being scammed after sending $2,000 to someone posing as an immigration attorney near Miller Park Way Starbucks. The person cannot contact the supposed attorney anymore.

Audio|Source: West Allis Police, Fire, EMS and DPW
00:18
Transcript:
00:00
32[1] for fraud.
00:02
Go ahead.
00:04
There's 5 to near Miller Park Way. It's going to be the Starbucks.
00:08
Caller spoke with immigration, with what they thought was an immigration attorney.
00:12
But now they think they might have been frauded.
00:15
They gave her $2,000 and now they can't reach her.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
32: Weapons involved (e.g., person with a gun)

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
West Milwaukee, WI

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Fraud Incidents in West Milwaukee, WI

Explore the crime map for more.