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10Dec 2015 by admin

IRS SCAM – CRIME ALERT!

Crime/Safety Alert
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert The Menomonee Falls Police Department has received an increase in IRS scam reports in the past week. Victims have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers have been reported to threaten victims with legal if immediate payment is not made for unpaid taxes. Many victims will provide their credit card, debit or prepaid credit card numbers to make the payment. It is important for citizens to know that the IRS: •Never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone. •Never insists that taxpayers use a specific payment method to pay tax obligations •Never requests immediate payment over the telephone and will not take enforcement action immediately following a phone conversation. Taxpayers usually…
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04Oct 2015 by admin

Telephone Scam – Claiming to be WE Energies

Crime/Safety Alert
Menomonee Falls Police Department Crime Alert! The Menomonee Falls Police Department received information regarding a telephone scam with a suspect claiming to be a representative from WE Energies. The suspect threatened that WE Energies would cut the power off to the victim’s business if he didn't pay the bill. The victim was instructed to purchase $1500 in reloadable gift cards to make a payment for an outstanding utility balance.  These gift cards can be purchased from most area merchants and once loaded, the charges cannot be reversed. The Victim advised that the call came from phone # 1-877-334-4951 and the person calling was named Todd Harper or Hopper, which was fraudulent/ficticious. Report any suspected scams to the Menomonee Falls Menomonee Falls Police Department immediately at (262) 532-8700.
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13Jul 2015 by admin

Daytime Residential Burglaries – Menomonee Falls and surrounding communities

Community Announcement, Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert Menomonee Falls & surrounding communities are experiencing an increase in daytime burglaries to residences.  Suspects utilize the following scheme: Stolen vehicle is backed into driveway (different stolen vehicles have been used).  One suspect rings the front doorbell repeatedly.  If no one answers, suspects enter home through unlocked doors/windows or will force entry if necessary.  If door is answered, suspects give the name of a fictitious person they are trying to contact and will leave quickly **SUSPECTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED**  When a victim confronted a suspect removing a screen from an open window, one of the suspects brandished a firearm.  Suspects are stealing electronics, cash, jewelry, firearms and vehicle. Contact the police department IMMEDIATELY (262-532-1700) if you experience a similar occurrence or notice suspicious activity in…
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18Jun 2015 by admin

Daytime Burglaries – Crime Alert – Menomonee Falls

Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert The Village of Menomonee Falls and surrounding communities, have experienced an increase in daytime burglaries to residential homes.  In most instances entry to the victims' homes is being made through the garage service door.  The criminal(s) will then steal jewelry, narcotics, electronics, firearms, and motor vehicles – if they can locate keys. The suspects utilize the following scheme:  They will ring the front doorbell repeatedly.  If no one answers, they will enter into the home through unlocked doors/windows or they will force entry when necessary.  However, if someone answers the door, the suspect(s) will quickly provide the name of someone they are attempting to contact.  When the resident responds that they know no such person, the suspect will leave and attempt the same scheme elsewhere.  Please…
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11Jun 2015 by admin

Crime Alert – Grandparent Telephone Scam

Crime Reporting, Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert Recently, the Menomonee Falls Police Department and surrounding agencies have received complaints of telephone scams in which a scammer will call claiming to be a police officer demanding bail for a relative, a relative calling for bail money or a kidnapper demanding ransom. These types of scams have been around for years and typically target the elderly. Victims will be directed to transfer money through a money wiring service to a location outside of the United States. The scam and scam artists have become more sophisticated. Thanks to the Internet and social networking sites, a criminal can sometimes uncover personal information about their targets, which makes the impersonations more believable. Common scenarios have included a grandparent receives a phone call or an e-mail from a “grandchild”…
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10Jun 2015 by admin

Menomonee Falls Comprehensive Plan

Community Announcement, Neighborhood Watch News
The Village of Menomonee Falls has begun the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan establishes a vision for the future of Menomonee Falls, providing direction for Village policies and actions for years to come. This summer we are gathering community input to inform future priorities and goals for the Village. You can contribute to the plan process by taking the Comprehensive Plan Update Survey at www.menomonee-falls.org/2015survey.  The survey takes about 15 minutes and includes questions related many topics like housing, land use, transportation, economic development, natural resources, and health. Learn more about the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update at www.menomonee-falls.org/2015plan. Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts! Village of Menomonee Falls Department of Community Development For more information about the Comprehensive Plan Update contact Tyler Zwagerman…
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