Scam reports in 53207 — Milwaukee, WI

Bay View sees Marketplace and rental scam reports week to week. 413 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 53207. Statewide, Wisconsin residents filed 53,520 fraud reports last year totalling $106 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 53207

• rental scam
• online shopping fraud
• romance scam

The 414 area code covers Milwaukee and 53207.

See all reported scams in Milwaukee for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 53207

1. Don't answer unknown 414 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ConsumerProtection.aspx.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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