MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A warning about a sophisticated new workers compensation scam.
Fraudsters are posing as workers’ compensation agencies and luring their victims into fake online hearings through platforms like Zoom, Teams, and WhatsApp. According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the scheme has primarily targeted Spanish-speaking workers, with victims told they’ve been awarded money but must pay fees to receive it.
Legitimate workers compensation hearings are scheduled only through official mailed notices, and all Wisconsin workers’ compensation attorneys must be licensed in the state.
Anyone receiving suspicious communications should contact DWD.