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Protect Your Social Security Number

The Social Security Administration local office has reported an increase in the number of suspicious calls being made to consumers in Wisconsin. The callers are attempting to get personal information from the consumers.  In the last two weeks Social Security offices around the state have been getting an increasing number of concerned inquiries about identity theft. Medicare beneficiaries report getting cold calls from someone identifying themselves as a Social Security Administration employee. They are asking the person for confidential private information in order to "re-issue a Medicare Card" or other similar excuses. The number of complaints being received are significantly higher than the routine number regularly received. Residents are reminded to keep their Social Security number secure by keeping the number and card in a safe place to avoid loss or theft - don't carry the card with you. By not giving out the number unless there is specific need to do so; employer and financial institution need. If asked for your number, you should ask the person making the request why the number is needed, how will it be used and what happens if you refuse to provide the information. 

2010 Census

The US Census will begin soon. To help prevent you from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, we are offering the following information. Census workers will be in the community in the coming weeks and it is possible that criminals will use this process as a means to attempt to get important information from citizens by impersonating Census workers. Here are some tips:

Disclaimer: This information is intended to be a service to the community as a means to forward information on crimes, incidents, emergencies or other events that might impact residents. It is not intended to replace available media sources. The timely provision of information is not guaranteed and viewers to this page are reminded to monitor local media for timely reports on any activity that might be of concern to the community.