New Ulm Police

• Took a fraud report at 12:59 p.m. July 26 from a 38-year-old New Ulm woman who said her debit card has been missing since July 24 and fraudulent charges were made using it. A report was sent to investigators. No more details were available.

• Arrested a 50-year-old New Ulm man at 902 Minnesota St. N. for a probation violation. The man was transported to the Brown County Jail. A report was done for documentation.

Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office

• The Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls from citizens saying that someone from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office contacted them demanding money because of a missed court date or because they missed jury duty.

The caller requests an electronic transfer of funds or directs the target to buy gift cards to resolve the matter.These calls are fraudulent. Law enforcement will not solicit an electronic transfer of money by phone or gift cards.

Modern technology makes it possible for people to alter their caller ID so do not rely on that as verification of the caller’s identity. Anyone that has experienced a financial loss as a result of this scam is encouraged to call 911 for assistance. For more information, visit www.fbi.gov