SCAM Alert – Local Businesses Targeted
Over the past few weeks the Janesville Police Department has investigated several incidents of fraud at local businesses. The suspect places a call to the business and asks for the on duty manager. The suspect then advises that they are either a member of the larger parent company investigating fraud at the store, or a creditor that the business owes money to.
The employee is then convinced to take the business income for that day and transfer it electronically to the suspect. This transfer might be asked to be done by gift card, or other bank transfer method.
Local businesses, especially those that are part of a larger chain of restaurants are encouraged to educate all employees of this scam. If an employee has questions about any business transaction they should contact their supervisor.
