Advisory
New phone scam hitting Wisconsin Rapids area
A new phone scam has started hitting the Wisconsin Rapids area. This one involves an individual posing as a representative of WPS, Wisconsin Public Service. They state that they need to replace the meter at the location they are calling and need to secure a deposit over the phone via a credit card. They threaten that if the deposit is not given, a technician will be over to shut off power.
This is a scam. Hang up on the call.
Address/Location
Wood County Dispatch Center
400 Market St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-421-8701