Marshfield Police Department Warns of Identity Theft Scams

Friday, September 12th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

On September 4th, the Marshfield Police Department started to receive numerous related identity theft complaints.

The investigation revealed that the suspect used several victims’ financial cards and credit cards to acquire money. The crimes were carried out by the use of a payment processing system, where the suspect would tap the victim’s cards onto a device to receive payment. Please review your statements for a $25.00 transaction labeled as “SQ*Spectrum” between the dates of 09/01/2025 through 09/05/2025.

If you discover that you have been a victim of identity theft related to this incident, please contact Detective Scheppler at the Marshfield Police Department by using the Wood County Dispatch non-emergency number (715-387-4394).

A suspect has been identified and is cooperating with this investigation, which is still pending. Charges related to this investigation will be forthcoming. No further information will be released at this time.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.