Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD warns of sophisticated email scams targeting injured workers

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is alerting the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme targeting injured workers in which fraudsters trick individuals into participating in fake worker’s compensation hearings, leading the injured worker to believe they are awarded money but are responsible for paying fees to finalize the case.  The scams, which targ...