6/6/23 Winneconne Woman Suspected of Participating in Nationwide Scam and Fraud Operation
6 June 2023 News
A 66-year-old Winneconne woman is facing felony and misdemeanor theft charges for allegedly scamming people from across the country out of more than $100,000. Gail Patterson made her initial appearance in Winnebago County court last Friday. Bond was set at $10,000 cash and she has court appearances tomorrow and Thursday. Winneconne Police launched an investigation after being contacted by an out-of-state resident who was a victim of an on-line scamming operation. The victim sent money orders to a resident in the village as part of the scam. Police went to Patterson’s residence where they located the mailer, receipt and funds confirming the victim’s claims. Further investigation uncovered Patterson had allegedly been involved in a nationwide and possibly worldwide scamming and fraud operation ring. The department has been able to identify victims in at least eight states. Some of the scams have been drafted from supposed retail/item purchases, business opportunities, charity donations, private airplane purchases, and more. Winneconne Police have been able to intercept over $20,000 in funds belonging to victims so far, but they suspect that victims have lost over $100,000 to the scams and fraud.
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